If we are going to rate a food group as either pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory, we will find that protein, on the whole, is neutral.  However, some sources of protein, such as wild sockeye salmon, halibut, sardines, herring, anchovies and trout, provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits because of their two constituents:

• omega-3 fatty acids
• the carotenoid antioxidant astaxanthin

Beef and other forms of meat that are not grass-fed, like most meats available in supermarkets, tend to be high in saturated fats, making them pro-inflammatory.

Tip: Swap out inflammatory meats for anti-inflammatory options like cold water fish and organic, grass-fed meat.

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