TOP FOODS THAT LOWER ESR (ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS)

 

TOP FOODS THAT LOWER ESR (ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS)

🟢 1. Omega-3 Rich Foods

These directly reduce inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP).

  • Flaxseeds (alsi) – 1 tablespoon daily

  • Walnuts – 4–5 per day

  • Chia seeds – 1 tablespoon

  • Fatty fish (salmon, sardine, mackerel – “bangda”)

  • Fish oil capsules (if you take supplements)

🟢 2. Turmeric (Haldi)

Contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory.

👉 Best form: Turmeric + black pepper (pepper increases absorption by 2000%).

Mix ½ tsp turmeric + pinch black pepper in warm water or milk once daily.

🟢 3. Ginger

Powerful natural anti-inflammatory.

  • Fresh ginger tea

  • Add grated ginger to food

  • Ginger water

🟢 4. Green Tea

Contains polyphenols that reduce ESR & CRP.
1–2 cups per day.

🟢 5. Berries (if available)

Especially:

  • Blueberries

  • Strawberries

  • Amla (Indian gooseberry = strongest Indian option)

👉 Amla daily (fresh or powder) is excellent for lowering ESR.

🟢 6. Vegetables with Strong Antioxidants

  • Spinach

  • Broccoli

  • Carrots

  • Beetroot

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Tomatoes

Colorful vegetables = best for inflammation.

🟢 7. Anti-Inflammatory Spices

  • Cinnamon

  • Cloves

  • Black seeds (kalonji)

  • Fenugreek

  • Garlic

  • Tulsi

(Add small amounts daily in food or tea.)

🟢 8. Healthy Oils

  • Extra virgin olive oil

  • Cold-pressed mustard oil

  • Cold-pressed coconut oil

Avoid refined / hydrogenated oils.

🟢 9. High-Fiber Foods

Help reduce inflammatory cytokines:

  • Oats

  • Whole grains

  • Millets (ragi, bajra, jowar)

  • Beans, lentils

🟢 10. Good Probiotics

Gut health influences systemic inflammation.

Best natural options:

  • Homemade curd

  • Homemade buttermilk

  • Fermented foods like kanji (in winter), pickle brine, idli/dosa batter

🔴 FOODS THAT INCREASE ESR (AVOID THESE)

To see faster reduction, avoid:

  • Sugar (sweets, soft drinks, ice cream)

  • White flour (maida)

  • Red meat in excess

  • Deep fried food

  • Excess tea/coffee

  • Excess alcohol

  • Processed/junk food

  • Smoking (strongest aggravator of ankylosing spondylitis)

⭐ Fastest ESR-lowering combinations

Try any one daily:

1. Turmeric + Pepper + Warm Water

½ tsp turmeric + pinch pepper.

2. Amla + Honey

1 fresh amla or 1 tsp amla powder.

3. Ginger + Lemon Tea

4. 1 Tbsp Flaxseed Powder + Water

📉 Expected improvement

If you follow anti-inflammatory diet + stretching + Vit D correction,
ESR can drop 10–20 points in 4–8 weeks depending on the cause.

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