Your body’s ability to generate inflammation is its innate ability to help protect you from potentially harmful things such as certain injuries and infections. It does this so that you have a good chance to resist these negative conditions while it also heals itself from any cuts, bruises, and/or swelling.

One simple way that you may be able to boost your body’s anti-inflammatory response is to eat less junk and processed foods. Instead, eating organic, whole foods is a healthier choice. However, there are certain types of foods that may be specialized in aiding your body’s anti-inflammatory capabilities. Here are some tasty recipes that can help to promote those capabilities.

Lemon/Honey Mustard Dill Herbed Salmon Recipe

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dill (fresh)
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano (dried or fresh)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 12 oz. salmon filets (2 x 6oz filets w/ skin on)

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 450 Fahrenheit
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Whisk together all ingredients except for salmon.
4. Spread herbed mixture evenly over each piece of salmon.
5. Bake, skin-side down until salmon for 10 minutes.

Berry Jam

• 1 pound fresh berries (any kind that you prefer)
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• ¼ cup water

Instructions:

1. Place berries, water, and salt in a medium pot.
2. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce heat, uncover, and continue to cook, stirring often and mashing gently.
4. Remove from heat and stir in honey and lemon juice.
5. Let cool completely and serve on toast of your choice.

Turmeric Scramble

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon kale or Italian parsley (fresh)
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
• 1 sliced tomato
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Heat pan with olive oil and lightly sauté garlic.
2. Crack eggs and cook until scrambled.
3. When eggs are almost fully cooked, add the herbs and vegetables.

Enjoy!

Oats with Berries

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3 cups water
• 1 pinch of salt
• ½ cup berries of your choice
• Splash of milk or kefir

Instructions:

1. Add the oats to a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Allow to cook, stirring or shaking the pan frequently for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for about 20 minutes or until the oats are tender. (The oats will thicken up as they cool—if you want them thinner, add more water or some milk)
4. Serve with berries and milk or kefir.