Dates
Dates are anti-inflammatory, which is strange for something that is roughly seven tenths sugar.
Inflammatory & Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Some foods calm inflammation. Others fuel it. And most of what you eat every day falls somewhere in between.
We've reviewed the scientific evidence behind each food and assigned it a score from 1 to 10 on the inflammation scale. Here you'll discover why a food may be inflammatory or anti-inflammatory, what to eat instead when it scores poorly, and recipes featuring foods with potential health benefits. Start with the food you eat most often.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are anti-inflammatory, and the thing people hold against them is part of the reason.
Beef
Beef is inflammatory, though where it lands on the inflammation scale depends on the cut more than on the animal.
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is anti-inflammatory, and it is close to olive oil in almost every way that matters.
Soy
Soy is not inflammatory. The bean is a legume, so it brings protein, fibre and a group of plant compounds called isoflavones, with no cholesterol and barely any saturated fat behind it.
