Select ingredients and the anti-inflammatory compounds and their health benefits:
Spinach: Vitamin E, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Arugula: anti-inflammatory power derives from indole-3-carbinol and erucin (an isothiocyanate). Animal studies have shown erusin’s inhibitory action on cytokines and pro-inflammatory enzymes. By inhibiting inflammatory enzymes and mediators, it reduces aches and pains associated with inflammatory diseases. Omega-3s help reduce pain signals sent to the brain.
Citrus fruits are a rich source of Vitamin C, which provides the synthesis of collagen that helps build and repair blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and bone, and is high in antioxidants.
Avocados are a great source of healthy monounsaturated fat and antioxidants, which can slow the body’s inflammatory response. In fact, the anti-inflammatory properties of avocados are so strong that they may actually offset less healthy food choices.
Feta is high in vitamin B6 which when combined with histidine, a protein found in feta, it undergoes a process by which it becomes histamine, a compound that provides anti-inflammatory benefits. It also contains probiotics, which helps the immune system fight infection and disease.
