Anti-inflammatory herbs & spices!

According to (Groves, 2016) here are some anti-inflammatory herbs and spices to include more of: turmeric, ginger, holy basil, garlic, rosemary, cinnamon, and cumin.

Try using them in these ways:

Turmeric - Add ground turmeric in food, smoothies, or add a 1/2-1” piece of fresh turmeric to a cold-pressed juice. Bonus: add some black pepper with turmeric to enhance absorption.

Ginger- Drink ginger tea or add a 1/2-1” piece of fresh ginger to cold-pressed juice.

Holy Basil- Try basil tea or include it in cooking.

Garlic- Add fresh minced garlic to your dinners!

Rosemary- Try adding fresh chopped rosemary or dried rosemary when you’re cooking, or add it to omelettes and egg scrambles in the morning. It’s also delicious chopped up and added to artisan bread with cheese and other herbs!

Cinnamon- Try cinnamon tea or adding ground cinnamon to oatmeal, pancakes, or your favorite drinks!

Cumin- Try adding ground cumin when you’re cooking! It’s delicious in enchiladas!

Reference

Groves, M. N. (2016). Body into balance: An herbal guide to holistic self-care. Storey Publishing, LLC.

*The use of herbs is different for everyone, herbs may cause side effects, and can interact with drugs! ALWAYS consult with your healthcare professional to see what is safe for you before using. There are many herbs that are not safe for certain health issues and many that are not safe if you’re pregnant/breastfeeding. Always consult with your doctor!