You’re probably familiar with the swelling and redness that comes along with a sprain or a cut – that’s your body increasing blood flow to the affected area to supply more white blood cells and nutrients. The process is called “inflammation” and it’s a natural part of your body’s immune system, responding to injury and infection on a limited basis.

However, with increasing evidence linking prolonged inflammation to harmful health risks, many are pursuing anti-inflammatory diets to improve their health.