You are what you eat

Here is another way that a person can take greater control of their physical rehabilitation by paying attention to what they eat.

...anti-inflammatory foods consist of whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables,
and healthy fats and oils. In particular, Omega-3 fatty acids will help reduce
inflammation, and are found in oily fish (such as salmon, tuna, and trout),
walnuts, and flax seeds. Canola, grape-seed, walnut, and olive oils are the
healthiest oils to cook with. Tumeric is an excellent anti-inflammatory spice.
Olive oil has even been shown to help with pain relief. Superb protein sources
include fish/seafood, low-fat poultry, nuts, soy, legumes, and seeds. The best
vegetables are anything green, and berries and apples are among the best fruits.
But you really can’t go wrong with anything whole, unprocessed, and colorful.

Not surprisingly, take a look at this type of diet:

Foods such red meat, eggs, and wheat products, contain arachidonic acid,
which can increase inflammation if consumed too liberally. Similarly, junk
foods and processed foods often contain excess sugar or starch carbohydrates
that can cause inflammation as well. Unfortunately for runners, most pastas
fall into this category; so aim for whole-grain pastas rather than white
pasta to get your carb fix. Dehydration is another factor that causes inflammation, a reminder to us to pay attention to what we drink as well as what we eat. Since caffeine and alcohol are diuretics, they should not be
consumed in excess.

Keep these thoughts in mind when wrestling with an injury:

So the creating a viable anti-inflammatory diet can be broken out into two
aspects: 1) avoiding inflammatory foods and; 2) seeking anti-inflammatory foods.
Good hydration habits are essential as well.

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