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                       the health jeanne                                               are already enjoying them and didn’t   that promote inflammation. Actually,



                        by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life  realize their benefits.               all berries are good sources.
                                                                                          Both sweet and tart cherries          We can add spinach to this list
                            Matters                                                    lower C reactive protein. It is used   also. It offers a mix of antioxidants
                                                                                                                             that boost the immune system.
                                                                                       to test for inflammation. Black
                Food can play a role as to        Eating to beat inflammation certainly   cherries are at their peak now.    Yours truly finds this leafy green
            whether it helps reduce or promote    is a start!                             Broccoli offers healthy doses of   vegetable is one of the most versatile
            chronic inflammation in our body.       Learning the foods that are anti-  phytochemicals. Try to eat at least   for a quick meal prep.
            I’ve learned ongoing inflammation     inflammatory can have a powerful     five servings of cruciferous veggies     What is great is that you’ll find
            alters normal body processes and the   effect on our body’s ability to     weekly. Other cruciferous vegetables   all of these foods are at their peak
            cells, and if it goes on long-term, it   help ward off future diseases and   are Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,   now. No excuse for not trying to
            can increase the development of a     conditions.                          kale, and cabbage.                    incorporate them into your daily diet.
            chronic condition.                      Here are a few of these foods that,   Strawberries are loaded with          Remember, healthy doesn’t have
              So, how can we decrease the         perhaps, we can try to work more of   anthocyanins and antioxidants. They   to be hard. Small steps can lead to
            opportunity of chronic inflammation?   them into our diets. Or, maybe you   help clean up harmful free radicals   big changes.
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