Recurring body swelling? These diet changes can bring relief
Doctors say chronic inflammation, if ignored, can raise the risk of kidney damage, and simple diet changes can help control it
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Today's fast-paced life, rising work pressure, nutrient deficiencies, lack of sleep and irregular eating habits directly affect health. Taking care of one's health has become very important. Swelling or inflammation often rises because of an injury or infection to the body, and this is actually a natural process. The body has to fight different kinds of infections, and at such times the immune system protects the body through inflammation.
But if swelling keeps recurring, or once it appears it does not subside quickly, one should consult a doctor immediately and get treated. Not doing so can also put kidney health at risk. Inflammation that persists for a long time can also be caused by obesity, heart disease, and liver and kidney ailments. So inflammation should not be taken lightly, and should be treated in time.
Now, here is what to include in the diet to reduce increased inflammation in the body and keep health in good shape.
First are foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These include flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, as well as fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel. These foods contain the required amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Oily fish are considered a good source of omega-3. Taking omega-3 fatty acids daily reduces inflammation in the body and improves health.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are also very useful. An anti-inflammatory diet reduces inflammation and improves health. So one should eat fruit, leafy greens and different colourful vegetables every day. Strawberries, blueberries, oranges and sweet limes, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables and other colourful vegetables should be included in the diet. Eating these foods reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in the body and improves health. To keep the body strong, fresh fruits and vegetables should be eaten instead of packaged food.
The third is dry fruits and nuts. Fibre-rich foods like almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds are very popular. Eating healthy fats and fibre is very important to keep the body healthy. Along with vegetables, nuts should also be eaten to protect the body's cells. Foods like oats, barley, various kinds of lentils, beans and masoor dal are also rich in fibre.
