It's a good bet that most of us are walking around with inflamed bodies. While a small amount of inflammation is necessary to keep us healthy, too much can cause pain and dis-ease. Here's a short list of foods that can help de-flame our body and help with a variety of problems including pain, sinus and bronchial problems (including colds and infections), gastrointestinal problems, etc.

Avocado, olives and olive oil, green leafy vegetables (all veggies are great but the green leafy ones are the best for decreasing inflammation), cold water fish, certain nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds), coconut products, flaxseeds, grass-fed meats, free-range chicken (and their eggs), potatoes, and sunflower seeds are rich in Omega 3's and are anti-inflammatory. These foods are also great for the brain health as well. Spices that are decrease inflammation include cayenne, turmeric, cumin, and garlic. Cinnamon is great for the digestive tract. Fennel seed can decrease menstrual cramps and also great for digestion.

Foods that increase inflammation are grains (all - including rice and corn although I think quinoa is better than most since it is an ancient grain), potato chips cooked in oil, sugar and other chemicals, products containing gluten, beans. These foods are all very high in Omega 6's. While a little bit of Omega 6 foods are good for you, too much can cause the body to break down in an inflammatory way. I recommend decreasing these types of foods...maybe to only one serving per day instead of the normal American diet which includes 5 to 6 servings per day.

If you are a milk lover, try Almond or Coconut milk. Use cheese sparingly as it creates an acidic environment in the body. Use Coconut oil to cook your veggies. 

Of course drinking half your body weight in good water daily is important to keep your cells hydrated. Adding lemon to your water can make increase an alkaline environment in your body.