ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS | 12 foods to eat often + how to use them

[@IM-uh5tk]

1. Berries 2. Cruciferous vegetables 3. Dark, leafy greens 4. Whole grains 5. Seeds 6. Fatty fish 7. Olive oil 8. Avocado 9. Tomato 10. Ginger 11. Green tea 12. Turmeric

[@shanettatimmons8235]

THANK GOD!!! I WAS LOOKING 2C IF SOMEONE DID A LIST...THANK U👍🏽🙌🏽

[@auroras.2015]

Thanks!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sharinaross1865]

Thanks

[@TheGhamsh0s]

Thanks

[@rebeccaa3087]

Thankyou

[@sharongignac4174]

Thanks Meghan! As a cancer survivor, I've been incorporating all of these different foods into my diet to prevent recurrence. Thanks so much for the information and reassurance that I'm doing the right thing. May I ask you, what brand of matcha do you use? There are a lot of good ones, but also some that aren't quite as good. Thanks in advance. I love all of the great information that you provide on your channel!

[@leonoresalmantine]

Very informative video ! I personally use turmeric with black pepper because it enhances the absorption of curcumine. I often eat olive oil, avocados and seeds but I feel like I could increase my consumption of leafy greens, cruciferus veggies and whole grains. I reduced significantly my consumption of animal products but I do still eat a bit of salmon once in a while.

[@joemachine4714]

I eat the broccoli stems (because they're expensive) but not sure if they're nutritious 🤔 I slice 'em, steam 'em, chill then chop. Then mix into a batch of brown rice. It really adds a lot of taste!

[@maryguy9013]

sounds good

[@katscua417]

Yes I do use broccoli stems and leaves too!! No to food waste :) plus they are expensive 😅

[@kypie8]

I do that too! I 💚 them

[@bigbendbom]

I only found out about your videos today and I'm so happy I got there! They are instructional, relaxing, inspiring and so pleasant to watch. Thank you, thank you, may you have an amazing day.

[@learnenglishandalotmore8180]

Because of you I started adding more plant based food. Improved my beauty and health... Thank you.

[@jessieelliott3157]

I'm involved in an ibd anti inflammatory diet study right now so great to see the reasons why these foods are included. Thankyou

[@meghanlivingstone]

I hope you’re finding them helpful! 💕😄🥦🍓

[@jessieelliott3157]

5 weeks in and so far so good.

[@meghanlivingstone]

@@jessieelliott3157 Really glad to hear that :)

[@IM-uh5tk]

Could you do a video on 'healthy' but inflammatory foods?

[@norse_cat]

I was literally doing EVERYTHING to trigger inflammation - drinking too much alcohol, eating junk, stressed, not exercising, etc. I had a very severe illness, likely as a result of my UC, and am trying to turn a new corner so this video is very helpful! 😊

[@Fyhria]

Me too I am so stressed...

[@ShaniMelendez]

So glad you made this video 🙏🏻 I have tendonitis and fibromyalgia and have been looking for more anti-inflammatory foods to add to my diet.

[@BendnStretchwithSue]

Love this video!! I really like how we can add any of these ant-inflammatory food to our meals ❤️

[@meghanlivingstone]

Absolutely! Very easy to do 😄

[@stefaniegalea6810]

I have half a teaspoon of turmeric in my morning orange juice. It is so much cheaper than buying turmeric capsules and great for you. I also sprinkle seeds on almost everything as there isn’t much taste to them but the benefits are huge.

[@vph14]

Very well structured information and nice presentation. I will also add nuts and beans to this list.

[@lovewithin1935]

i have Rosacea skin condition. Most food can make my face irritated all day long. It feels like my face in in flame. Love this video, thank you for the great information

[@dargall1]

Yes all these foods you mention I eat a lot of. The 2 that I also eat a lot of you didn't mention are parsley and lentils. These are both highly nutrition foods.

[@lynflom125]

Severe arthritis which I have been suffering with for years.

[@heather7044]

Hi Meghan ! I’m really enjoying your shows and I am so curious to know if you can recommend a menu plan that I can see how this is all out together……… please and thank you

[@azraimamovic9392]

Very educational video, thanks for sharing!

[@theandersons777]

There's also studies done on grains, including Oatmeal how much pesticides are in them. They are sprayed all throughout their growth then ground up and ingested by us. Cancer has rises to an all time high. Where can we find pesticide free grains and Oatmeal?

[@maureensoh1262]

Thank you so much for this informative video. Is it necessary to wash sprouts before consumption?

[@kindredriver8837]

Loved this!! Any tips for what to do if your gut is really sensitive to the cruciferous type foods?

[@meghanlivingstone]

Great question! Cooking/steaming them can help and also not eating too much at once. The FODMAPs in them are often a culprit! In this case, low and slow is the way to go (eating smaller amounts and gradually increasing over time) xx

[@kindredriver8837]

Thank you Meghan, that makes a lot of sense! You rock 🤟🏼🥦

[@fernandosoto4797]

Great video thanks. Just one question: what do you thing about lectin free diet?

[@cutenobi]

Do you have a video on the kale and tomato dish that you were cooking at 11:52?

[@crazyplantladyy]

Thank you Meghan, I enjoy salmon , spinach , broccoli, strawberries,green tea and I sautée veggies with olive oil. I am not an avocado’s fan. 😅🤣 can you believe that?!

[@rubyvictoria4747]

Wow thank you for sharing this information. I’m currently dealing with bloating and inflammation so this is helping me so much 😊

[@emily-sharingChrist]

Great video! Could you do a video on preventing and getting rid of candida?! I was trying to see the other day if you had a video on it, I would be so so grateful!!

[@Patriotman54]

Green tea if it is decaffeinated what is the value? Should one use only Green tea from the brand?

[@lauraoshea1701]

I love your content and the way you approach and explain things, thank you so much 😊💚

[@dianepearson7599]

I thought tomatoes were in the nightshades which cause inflammation?

[@joellechiara]

I'm addicted to bok choy - I can't get enough! I eat really everything you mentioned on a fairly regular basis. The only thing I was not familiar with were those broccoli sprouts! Do you have any familiarity with whole black rice? I buy mine from Trader Joes but I think they have it everywhere? My husband isn't a fan but I ADORE it. Is it considered a good food as well? Yum! xoxo

[@IAMLLOVE]

Like like like! this video. This lady knows her stuff

[@stephaniekeely8217]

Love all this knowledge! One of my favorite videos of yours!❤

[@dollyhewett2553]

THANK YOU.

[@marymackey5964]

Thank you! Love all the info and tips in this video. I’m happy to know I’m on the right track. I eat all but one regularly!!! Guess I better run out to get green tea and/or macha

[@heyjude8008]

Hi Meghan, i am your avid fan and viewer 😊, though i don't comment a lot, but this time of my life, i think i have to request to you to make a video for Chronic Kidney disease meal plan, because I'm struggling for my dad he has ckd stage 4 and maybe coming to five, we don't go to dietitian yet. Tips and ideas for meal plan, or snacks etc. His potassium and sugar are high also, and i think there's a lot of viewers will be interested to that cause only few videos on YT and most of those videos doesn't have a lot of meal planning. Its really hard to think of what food will be next to cook. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@C60PurplePower]

Such a great video on inflammation and food prevention to combat it!

[@raenewnham7490]

Such an informative video! Thank you 😊

[@emily_257]

Love this video! Thanks for the authenticity and info:) question! I was wondering what you would suggest for detoxing from copper toxicity?? Thank you.

[@ririrodriguez3395]

Meghan is it true that you should only eat sprouted chia and similar seeds or you don’t get the nutrients, they simply pass through your system? Great informative video, love it xxx

[@meghanlivingstone]

Hey there! Most seeds are fine as is, including chia seeds, but flax seeds are better eaten ground as their beneficial fats are better absorbed that way, otherwise yes they'll pass through you! I like to store whole flaxseeds in my fridge and grind them in small amounts as needed. So I usually have a small jar of ground flax in my fridge too!

[@gracekinahan3202]

This video came literally as I was researching this online.

[@elizabethadams8436]

I have thyroid disease and I try to eat an anti-inflammatory diet, but I am not supposed to eat raw cruciferous veggies - like broccoli or kale. I am curious how these can be anti-inflammatory while not recommended for those with thyroid issues?

[@noagoldwasser3147]

Thanks a lot, love your videos, learn a lot from you about healthy eating 🌸❤️

[@barbosborne698]

Recently subscribed and binge watched your videos. You are a wealth of information. Thank you for the great tips. We've been enjoying some of your recipes. A little unrelated but do you store your nut butters in the fridge or in your pantry?

[@meghanlivingstone]

Hey Barb! Best to store nut butters in the fridge :)

[@barbosborne698]

@@meghanlivingstone ok thank you!

[@underated17]

Do you eat wild caught salmon? I would be curious to know which brands of salmon you buy? Is it from Costco?

[@annettetice9952]

👏 Thanks for another awesome video Meghan! 😊

[@meghanlivingstone]

You’re so welcome!

[@Natalie-ng5wt]

I relate to the bug thing so much 🤣

[@meghanlivingstone]

😂

[@joemachine4714]

admit it Miss Livingstone, in reality you are like the Peanuts character Pig Pen with a cloud of bugs surrounding you at all times 🤓

[@brightpurpleviking]

I love all these foods! (Ginger and turmeric in limited quantities though) my problem is going into the grocery and being fully overwhelmed and then not knowing what to do. I wish there was an app that told me what to buy, one where I could put in “meals for two with leftovers” haha! There used to be a book called Saving Dinner that came with a rotating menu and attached shopping list, but it was just basic foods..no super foods or anti-inflammatory meals, etc.

[@SpringFlowers537]

There are a lot of meal planning services that offer printable/app grocery lists with options to adjust servings. Google best meal planner or KZbin best meal plan for two people:)

[@lyndarossi933]

Excellent video!!

[@lacucinadipapa3932]

Hi Meghan, Thanks for the great info. I noticed I have used the same brand olive oil you used in your video. With All these people on KZbin telling us to be aware of all these supposedly mis-labeled olive oils I am not sure which one to use anymore. Would you this brand is a good one to trust?

[@allysmom216]

Thank you for all these recommendations. I have RA and in my research I found that tomatoes are part of the night shade vegetables which cause inflammation. I’m confused because I love tomatoes but don’t eat them. Thanks

[@meghanlivingstone]

Hi there! There’s not a ton of research that supports the idea that nightshades should be avoided in those with inflammatory conditions. It totally depends on the person. If you find they aggravate your symptoms then best to limit them but otherwise I wouldn’t stress too much!

[@nancydee6106]

Yes! Tomatos are very high in oxalates, histamine, and are pretty inflammatory for a lot of people.

[@Wandelroute]

Tomatoes are part of the nightshade family. Some people respond to these vegetables with increased inflammation. Be aware.

[@Cristeepi]

Yeah I was surprised to see tomatoes here. I can't eat nightshades, they make my auto immune disease flare up

[@carlapaniagua_home]

Hi Meghan, always nice to see you! Here in Brazil the warm temperatures are no good for reds... I use to buy them frozen.... do you think it is a problem?

[@AN-re5hy]

Nice videi. Extra virgin olive oil causes itchy throat. How to consume it?

[@zekekasichiro-smith4725]

Video request: Sugar and Gluten free recipes 💚🌻

[@patriciadahan3169]

really informative video! thx! and your skin is so lovely :-). must be all the healthy foods you eat. inspiring

[@mcflygirl1977]

Would malt-o meal count as a refined grain or is it a finely ground whole grain? Or also would it count towards something anti inflammatory? Just curious.

[@geeluedtke7262]

I really love watching your videos. I wouldn’t recommend tomatoes as anti inflammatory food. I have inflammation in my bladder and tomatoes is a no no food in my diet. Tomatoes are acidic and they cause inflammation in our body. Tom Brady doesn’t eat tomatoes too because it causes inflammation in his body and causes joint pain.

[@monalishasmile5005]

Loved this video..I usually add these food to my diet.. ❤❤

[@aggj14]

I consume almost all of these every day! 🤗

[@keepupwithliv]

love me some berries

[@jackiek4159]

Loved this video! Berries and Greens are my GO TO's! 🙌🏻👌🏻

[@Acrylara]

Just what I needed I feel so weak and sick

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Meghan this was very interesting and helpful. Love avocados.❤

[@genapruitt]

Thanks so much for this excellent video, and especially for your chia jam recipe! I'd never heard of chia jam before today, but I'm looking forward to making a batch right away. Thanks again for this valuable information! 😁❤

[@simplyrach7586]

Yum, all lovely foods. Is it true that turmeric cooked with pepper helps the body absorb the cucurmin more?

[@aileenc8905]

This is true. Even a pinch of black pepper suffices.

[@jaminwaite3867]

Increases bioavailability by up to 2000% *not a typo

[@kerryryder6357]

Love all these foods and have them all most days. I’m really keen to try some Matcha tea though x

[@donatina1987]

If you have IBS can you have whole grains or they are irritating for the gut?

[@meghanlivingstone]

This will depend on the person - in those with a very sensitive gut then refined grains (like white rice) can be much gentler. Over time you can try slowly incorporating more whole grain options, using smaller quantities, until you’re able to tolerate them better :) During any kind of flare up though, the refined options can be helpful.

[@ohnana21]

Thank you so much! I needed this ❤️

[@ceepark114]

Are fermented foods good for you in regards to anti-inflammatory foods?

[@TheCcrvieira]

Very nice video! Would you film about top inflammatory food?🤔

[@ainahaga]

I get pain in my back by eating foods like oats... ive ordered new probiotics now. I drink kombucha many days a week. Gonna start make my own fermented sauerkraut. It is expensive to order it here, much more cheeper to make

[@elisabethmlr]

Hey I just discovered your channel because I have digestion problems and wanted to ask you which benefits do psyllium provide?

[@lolasaysyes]

This is basically the same list of foods recommended for healthy skin in a book I recently read by another nutritionist (Erica Angyal). The most beneficial and nutrient dense food is good for your skin, your gut, and your overall health as well. Love these foods and great reminder to everybody to enjoy these regularly in their diet. For people who have a hard time figuring out how to get these foods in their diet, maybe you can do a video that focuses on easy swaps and suggest foods that can easily be swapped out for these healthier option? Also, I have been doing a carrot, tomato, turmeric, and ginger juice recently and it’s so good! Mine is savory like a Bloody Mary, but you could do a sweet version without the tomato and with orange instead, since that’s also a great option high in vitamin C

[@iamgorrgeousss]

Do you steam your carrot or just eat them raw?

[@lolasaysyes]

@@iamgorrgeousss I usually eat it raw in a salad. From what I understand, the beta carotene is most easily absorbed if you cut the carrot finely, so grated, julienned, or juiced. Since it’s an oil soluble vitamin, it’s better to eat it with some oil (olive oil from the salad in my case). Both raw and cooked are good but I am lazy and prefer the least amount of cooking!

[@iamgorrgeousss]

Will try them raw next time 😁 thank you so much !

[@Francescadbg]

Would love a recipe on millet, buckwheat and spelt. I’ve never made them and I don’t think I’ve had them either... would love just some ideas... has to be yummy so I’ll try again hehe... so I can start putting them in our rotation. I eat almost all the stuff u mentioned here except these... and hemp and flax seeds. But ya I eat all those pretty regularly. I’m buying hemp and flax seeds this weekend. I’ve had them before but it’s been awhile. I don’t know why it wasn’t something I use regularly. I do a lot of other nuts and seeds though like almonds, pistachio, cashews, sunflower, pumpkin and chia seeds.

[@VeronicaKrestow22]

You and your videos are golden!! ✨💗✨

[@meghanlivingstone]

YOU'RE golden!! ⭐️

[@usmanafzal5719]

Very nice food

[@nadiahasan4985]

is cream cheese considered anti-inflammatory?

[@sleepygirll]

No lol

[@lovewithin1935]

and i also eat all these food and fruits all the time.

[@amethysttoast3642]

I LOVE GREEN TEA TOOO

[@theandersons777]

Coffee and caffeine teas have hystamine so also be careful. Causes inflammation if you have leaky gut or allergies.

[@anjumanwar31]

Thanq for d upload...

[@vinnie1889]

You’re very informative, great educational health video, excellent! Most of all… what a perfect dream girl you are , beautiful thanks love 🌹❤️

[@denaeb5897]

Love this:)

[@8randomprettysecret8]

THANKS WOMEN

[@elainescott2695]

I was told tomatos is not good for inflamation

[@jenniferschmidt1097]

Waiting to watch this video and the good ol youtube ad pops up first... what is the ad? McDonalds 😂

[@PopPsy]

Every time I drink green tea , I don't get my period and feel deezy

[@msme2400]

Good info. The big part was funny-bug I mean

[@dido4082]

Hi meghan tomatoes are a big no no....

[@nikolettk3]

These foods are probably good for other inflammatory conditions, but I have Ulcerative Colitis, and anyone who watches this with newly diagnosed UC and doest know yet, please DO NOT eat most of these foods!! Berries are bad for us because most of them have seeds, which can irritate the already inflamed and sore intestine. Broccoli, brussel sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables could cause lots of bloating and gas. Dark leafy greens are full of fiber, which is good for people with a normal digestive system but for us with UC, we want to avoid fibre because it is hard to digest and makes our symptoms worse. Same applies to whole grains, lots of fibre. Next one, seeds. We wan to avoid all seeds and nuts because, just like with seedy berries, they can not be fully digested and are too harsh for the intestinal wall. Fatty fish are actually very good for people who have Ulcerative Colitis. Omega 3 fatty acid is anti-inflammatory, has protein and are not harsh on the digestive system. Avocado is also really good for us, full of good fat and is mild and nice to our belly. Tomatoes.. For gods sake, AVOID tomatoas at all cost! I cant remember which specific chemical that makes it bad for us, but every time i´ve eaten a tomato, i got a flare up. (Same goes to bell peppers, even tho its not on her list) For the last ones i just want to say, drink ginger-turmeric tea. Its anti inflammatory benefits help us too, it cleans, its healthy, it calms. I ocasionally also take curcumin supplements. (curcumin is the chemical in turmeric) I would be careful with green tea just because of the caffeine, just as we have to be careful with coffee and energy drinks too. For me, caffeine is only bad when i have a flare up, but in remission i would drink it in moderation. Again, all of these foods are healthy and anti-inflammatory, and could help a lot of people with different illnesses, but anyone with Ulcerative Colitis and other digestive issues, please be careful and continue doing your research. To everyone who is in a flare up, i hope you´ll get well soon, and know you´re not alone. And those with other contitions, i wish you all well too and hope these foods can help you. (Disclimer: Im not a dietician, these are just my reseaches and own experience from the last 4 years of having UC)

[@noxolondlela8843]

'There's a bug' 🤣🤣

[@user-bh4vp7bv5y]

I think you meant gluten-free whole grains....

[@Papuca3000]

6:22 goat

[@heliamartins3378]

Meghan no lemon ? 😁

[@chrischabre9382]

I take 500 mg of turmeric as a supplement

[@dreama8168]

*says mercury while saying “i cant say mercury” and then goes; “MeRrcuRrie” :) you are so cute Meghan!

[@damarisrodriguez5118]

I thought tomatoes triggered inflammation. Has this been up for debate?

[@nicholecaballero5076]

I have gastritis and tomato and other citrus foods are always on that list of what not to eat. But I think if you consume a lot of it then the stomach lining gets inflamed. im also following dr sebi and his alkaline diet right now.

[@sharinaross1865]

I be damned. Thou will not pregnant @50. If he see fits, I may still have to eating these foods. I really don't share my age or weight. Glad to have a healthy and normal BMI. Its the BFI im working on.

[@nicolee178]

Great video! I sometimes get inflammation and although I tried some natural remedies, I never really paid attention to my food. All this tips were extremely useful! Thanks a lot :) Btw, I wanted to send you a letter since last week. I tried sending it to you through the contact form in your website but I can't figure out the answer of "What is thirteen minus 6". Would you mind helping me so I can send the letter?😅

[@mysticmagic5661]

Anything acidic is bad for anti inflammatory