Inflammation is one of the body's defence mechanism, it triggers increased blood flow in response to infection and injury to heal or repair.

However, chronic inflammation can be extremely damaging and is linked as a precursor for many debilitating disease processes. Associated conditions of chronic inflammation are arthritis, increased heart disease risk, cardiac problems and inflammatory conditions.

You can eat better and balance your energy by making smarter food choices.

1. An anti-inflammatory diet is ideal to ward off disease and avoid the harm that can occur from persistent or chronic inflammation.The Omega-3 fatty acids have been accredited with fighting inflammation and are found in cold-water oily fish.

2. Choosing Fats: Avoid all products made with partially hydrogenated oils simply choose your fats carefully. Olive oil is a beneficial fat for reducing inflammation and some other healthful oils include grape seed oil, canola, and walnut oil. Decrease your intake of the many Trans fats, saturated fats.

3. Limit sugars and sugar-coated goodies such as candy and some cereals and cut out as much as possible refined white flours use more whole-grains instead and keep processed and refined foods to a minimum.

4.Protein Selections: You will find anti-inflammatory vegetable-based proteins in a variety of beans and peas along with protein sources that include lean poultry and fish or seafood. .Additionally, nuts and seeds are excellent sources of plant-based proteins

5.Avoid Processed Foods:  Refrain from eating high-fat processed meats such as bacon and sausage.These foods increase the potential for inflammation in your body.

6. Variety Matters: Reduce your consumption of red meats.Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and drink adequate amounts of water, vegetable juices and low sugar fruit juices.

You have control over your food choices and the foods you eat, so choose anti-inflammatory foods and curb covert inflammation. It's necessary to merge healthful eating behaviours with other best practice healthy habits.

So strive for adequate sleep, sustaining a healthy weight and engaging in appropriate exercise, all help to purge inflammation.