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And we regularly make meals with Caribbean cultural foods tocombat inflammation.
What is inflammation, exactly?
Well, its the bodys protective response to infection and/or injury.
registered dietitian and founder ofAxelrod Nutrition
Aloe vera
The holy grail of holy grails.
This plant is heavily used in Jamaica and is often used toreduce inflammation internally as well as externally.
It was traditionally used by Native Americans to treat skin ailments, clear stuffy noses/colds/flus and natural detoxification.
Its also lovely at treating itchy skin and kills bacteria associated withpsoriasis.
I commonly use sarsaparilla in powder form and add it to my favorite tea.
Its bitter taste is used in tea form and sweetened if desired.
The health-promoting perspective of ginger is attributed to its rich phytochemistry, Axelrod explains.
Soursop
One of the most-popular foods on the island that comes fresh and sweet or in leaf form.
My grandmother had jars full of soursop leaves at all times and made tea with them almost daily.
registered dietitian and founder ofAxelrod Nutrition
Soursop contains about 200 chemical compounds, one being alkaloids which can help reduce inflammation, Axelrod says.
Red sorrel
Red sorrel is from the hibiscus family, and is also known as roselle.
Its quite popular as a cold beverage, but can also be enjoyed warm as well.
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