Afraid Of Vaccine Side Effects? Professional Nutritionist Shares 5+1 Foods To Reduce Inflammation And Relieve Discomfort

The vaccine is being fully administered in Taiwan, but many people experience side effects, such as fever, pain at the injection site, chills, body aches and other symptoms. In addition to taking medicines to relieve discomfort, they can also control body inflammation through daily diet and get rid of the symptoms. Uncomfortable, but also a good choice!

Reduce inflammation and help maintain a normal life

Song Minghua, a nutritionist, shared on Facebook, after the vaccine. Many people have inflammatory reactions. With the intensity of the reaction, each person feels different. Therefore, she suggested that people who have not yet been vaccinated, or who have just been vaccinated, can eat the following "5+1" foods, Control inflammation in the body, reduce physical discomfort, and have no trouble with vaccination.

1. Colored fruits and vegetables

Song Minghua said that blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, avocados, cauliflower, cabbage, and brightly colored fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidant nutrients, which can inhibit free radicals in the body and help the body fight against oxidation. For example, the high amount of sulforaphane in cauliflower is the nemesis of oxidative stress and inflammation. So don't eat only green and white vegetables!

2. Fermented ingredients

Song Minghua said that yogurt, yogurt, natto, kimchi, miso, etc., can restore the healthy balance of bacteria in the gut, thereby helping to control inflammation in the body.

3. Various nuts

Walnuts, cashews, and almonds are best roasted at low temperature. They are rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions. However, Song Minghua also reminded that it is better to take 6-8 a day.

4. Deep-sea fish

Song Minghua explained that mackerel, salmon, and saury are rich in fish oil (DHA and EPA), which help to inhibit the body's inflammatory response and reduce CRP (C-reactive protein). It is best to have at least one meal a day.

5. Spices

such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, and onion, Song Minghua said, research has found that curcumin in turmeric can not only fight inflammation, but also protect the hippocampus and benefit the brain.

In addition, Song Minghua also recommends, and because green tea contains catechin polyphenols such as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which are strong antioxidants, which can protect cells from free radical attacks and prevent inflammation. The caffeine and polyphenols (non-flavonoids) in coffee have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

"Health 2.0" reminds you

In response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the CDC continues to strengthen epidemic monitoring and border control measures, and wear a mask as instructed to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and actively inform the doctor of travel history and contact history, so as to facilitate timely Diagnosis and notification.

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