Peppers
Both bell and chili peppers are flavorsome additions to various dishes and serve as a nutritional resource. They are loaded with vitamin C and a myriad of antioxidants. Pound for pound, pepper has more vitamin C than orange.
Bell peppers bring an additional advantage by providing quercetin, a potent flavonoid known for its ability to reduce inflammation associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Meanwhile, chili peppers contain sinapic acid and ferulic acid, compounds believed to possess inflammation-reducing properties while contributing to healthier aging.
Green Tea
Celebrated for centuries, green tea, including variants like matcha green tea, boasts an impressive array of health benefits. Linked to reduced risks of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and more, green tea owes much of its therapeutic value to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol abundant in green tea, is spotlighted for its role in mitigating inflammation. EGCG operates by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and safeguarding fatty acids within cells, thereby curbing the detrimental effects of inflammation.
