Foods that fight pain are fish, seeds and dried fruits because they are foods rich in omega 3, which is anti-inflammatory and, by reducing inflammation, decreases pain. It is also important to have a diet based on alkaline foods, such as vegetables, fruits and vegetables to help decrease blood acidity and, consequently, inflammation and pain.
What to eat to fight pain
To combat pain, it is therefore important to eat foods such as:
- sardines, salmon, mackerel, tuna; walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts; chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds; cucumber, turnip, onion, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, sprouted, lentils, beets; lemon, avocado, sour orange.
To have the anti-inflammatory benefits of omega 3, it is recommended to consume fish at least twice a week, as usual. On days when pain is present it is important to eat at least one fish meal and enrich that day's diet with the foods suggested in the list above.
What not to eat in case of pain
In case of chronic pain, what is not advisable to eat are very sweet and acidifying blood foods, such as: meats, alcoholic beverages, sugar, coffee, salt, bread, pasta and potatoes.
This type of food favors the fight against inflammation, facilitating the cure of the disease, reducing pain, but does not exclude the need to ingest the medications prescribed by the doctor.
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