When life is busy and stress is high, our bodies feel it. From brain fog to bloating, achy bones and joints to skin flare-ups, guess what’s causing this inner chaos?
Inflammation!
Inflammation is how your body naturally responds to injury or illness. Think of it like your system’s own fire alarm. It’s trying to be helpful and protective when it goes off, but if it’s constantly going off, that’s when fixing the cause can feel confusing.
When set off by stress, fast or processed food, lack of sleep or toxins within your environment, chronic inflammation can lead to digestive issues, flares, fatigue and much more.
Inflammation can also be caused by what’s known as a leaky gut. When the lining of your gut is damaged, loose food particles and toxins can get into your bloodstream, setting off inflammation.
All of the above where an anti-inflammatory diet can come in. This type of diet lets your body know things are safe and that it can calm down now.
Here’s how to eat more anti-inflammatory foods to support your body and gut more gently, avoiding these internal alarm bells.
You don’t need to go on any special cleanse or start a diet that leaves you still hungry to be less inflamed inside. You just need to reach for foods that are grounding, supportive and still very warming (in a good way). These can include, but aren’t limited to:
Leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and collard greens are full of antioxidants and vitamins that can strengthen your body’s battle against inflammation. For easier digestion, Ayurveda recommends that any greens be thoroughly cooked.
These colourful fruits are full of anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce inflammation while being as sweet as candy.
Reel some mackerel, salmon or sardines into your weekly meal plan and nourish your body with their omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and will also support your heart and joint health.
While warming up your meals, turmeric can reduce inflammation thanks to curcumin, its anti-inflammatory compound. At Shorba, we use Pragati Turmeric from our friends at Diaspora Co. exclusively because of its high curcumin content.
Adding a little spice to your favourite dishes, ginger can also soothe discomfort and inflammation with its own anti-inflammatory properties.
Bone broth is full of gut-healing collagen, amino acids and minerals to calm the body AND support repair.
At Shorba, our broths are made with your guts in mind. That’s why we use thoughtfully sourced bones from British Columbia farms, add in gentle Ayurvedic spices, and then simmer it all low and slow to extract the most nutrients possible.
Our broths are also onion- and garlic-free, which makes them perfect for sensitive tummies and anyone following a low-FODMAP diet.
Shorba Chicken Bone Broth – Light, cozy, and high-protein (2x more protein than most broths!), made with organic BC chicken bones. Shop Here
Shorba Beef Bone Broth – Sippable and savory, made from 100% organic, grass-fed BC beef bones, and lovely to add to your morning mug or cook into your favourite weeknight meal. Shop Here
No matter your takeaway from our food list, embracing an anti-inflammatory diet and incorporating foods to reduce inflammation is a powerful step towards achieving your best health. With the added support of Shorba Bone Broth, you can nourish your body from the inside out and experience the transformative benefits of a balanced, inflammation-free lifestyle.
However you get there, we’re here for it and for you.
