20 Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

Bright and colorful berries are chock-full of anthocyanins, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. This fresh fruit salad (which contains strawberries and blueberries) is the perfect refreshing summer snack. 

Acids in fatty fish like salmon may reduce inflammation that causes diseases. This healthy and delicious dinner recipe comes together with just five simple ingredients.   

There's no denying that antioxidant-packed broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. If you're looking to incorporate more healthy cruciferous vegetables into your diet, try this ridiciously simple roasted broccoli — it's made with just three ingredients!

Tomatoes and avocados are anti-inflammatory powerhouses (thanks to lycopene and carotenoids, respectively), so you really can't go wrong with this simple healthy salad. 

Packed with immune-boosting vitamin C and disease-fighting antioxidants, bell peppers may help ease inflammation. This colorful recipe will pair perfectly with your favorite summertime grilling recipes. 

The phenols in mushrooms and the vitamin E in leafy greens have anti-inflammatory properties. In this salad, they're sauteed with flavorful ingredients like onions and garlic. 

You can't talk anti-inflammatory foods without talking turmeric. The super spice has been used medicinally for years because of its high curcumin content, an anti-inflammatory compound. 

Yep, you can still eat dessert on an anti-inflammatory diet! Not only is this homemade dark chocolate rich in antioxidants, it's made without artificial ingredients or waxes. 

Cherries contain inflammation-fighting antioxidants like anthocyanins and catechins, so this refreshing smoothie is the perfect way to start your day. 

Here's another fruity smoothie to try, as green tea contains compounds that inhibit inflammation. This recipe also calls for vitamin-rich fruits like pineapples, cantaloupes, and pears. 

This healthy and hearty dinner is doubly effective against inflammation, as tuna is full of omega-3 fatty acids and grapes contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. 

"The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries," says recipe creator Ety Deutsch. "Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions."

This turmeric- and ginger-flavored chicken stew is a quick and hearty dinner to add to your weekly meal plan. It comes together in under an hour.  

This easy salad, which is full of healthy fats, easily works as a side dish or main course. Recipe creator Dena G. suggests adding jalapenos and cilantro for a Southwestern flair. 

Leafy greens, tuna, and chickpeas make this quick recipe an inflammation-fighting superstar. Serve it as a main course or with pita chips as an appetizer.  

Lycopene-rich tomatoes are easy to eat when you have a simple and delicious recipe (like this one!). Make this summertime salad after a trip to the farmers' market. 

This top-rated salad (with more than 2,000 5-star reviews) is an inflammation-fighting recipe that's clearly beloved by the Allrecipes community. 

Mackeral is another fatty fish with anti-inflammatory properties. Try this five-ingredient recipe next time you're on the hunt for a simple and healthy dinner. 

The Mediterranean Diet is becoming more and more popular among people looking to fight inflammation. Chef John's take on the classic Greek salad fits right into the plant-based diet. 

Leafy greens, avocados, and tomatoes: What more could you want in an anti-inflammatory recipe?