Tomatoe
In addition to neutralizing inflammation-promoting compounds called free radicals, lycopene also blocks the overproduction of inflammatory proteins called cytokines.
Broccoli
Here's why. When you work out hard, your body produces inflammatory cytokines that do a number on your muscles (hello, tired, achy muscles!).
Edamame
Or toss some into a salad or this Edamame & Veggie Rice Bowl. In addition to quashing inflammation, you'll score heart-healthy plant protein and fiber
Mushroom
These fungi contain ergothioneine, an antioxidant that may increase levels of an anti-inflammatory hormone that people with type 2 diabetes often don't produce enough of called adiponectin.
Garlic
If arthritis-related pain is making you an unhappy camper, maybe you need more garlic in your life.
Carrot
But volunteers who ate cooked carrots didn't experience the same cancer-preventing benefits. Why the difference? Study authors credit two potent anti-inflammatory compounds in carrots, falcarinol and falcarindiol.