Blood samples were taken before and after meals on each day and, asDr.

Mercola explains, these were then “analyzed for antioxidant capacity.

The researchers also analyzed how well the blood could dampen an induced inflammatory response in white blood cells.”

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These top honors went to: cloves, ginger, rosemary and turmeric.

So what exactly are legumes?

This small, smelly onion is a superfood with serious “anti-inflammatory therapeutic potential.”

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What should you be reaching for?

Walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pistachios, flaxseed and chia seeds are all great choices.

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