Anti-inflammatory foods are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason! One of the best ways to reduce inflammation in our bodies is through diet. These superfoods include red fruits and cruciferous vegetables (red cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli) with antioxidant properties; oily fish (salmon, trout, herring) to stock up on omega-3; legumes and their fiber; olive, flax, and walnut oils; and spices.
On the contrary, absolutely avoid so-called “pro-inflammatory” foods such as simple and refined sugars (high glycemic index carbohydrates), bad fats (omega-6), ultra-processed foods, alcohol, red meat, high-fat dairy products and artificial sweeteners.
A disrupted sleep cycle, regular insomnia or even sleep apnea can weaken your immune system. Indeed, sleep is a real weapon to chase away viruses and support your natural defenses. Insufficient sleep can even trigger an overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines, our communication agents between the different cells of the immune system. So even if the amount of sleep is specific to each person, doctors still recommend sleeping at least 7 to 8 hours.