My Personal List of Anti-Inflammatory Vegan Foods

This is information I compiled for myself and is not in any way, shape or form medical advice. I am not a medical professional, just a person trying to do her best for herself.

In May of 2021, I hurt my knee. I started compiling a general list of anti-inflammatory foods to reference. This isn’t a list of foods that I believe can make my knee feel better (that takes time and a lot of physical work and therapy) but the event of my knee injury just made me think about wanting to increase the healthier food in my recipes.

I do not have cancer or any other serious illnesses as of the day I started compiling this list. I will add to this list on an ongoing basis.

Fruits:

Avocado – Source: Food & Function Journal

Banana – Source: Food Chemistry

Blackberry – Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Blueberry – Source: Harvard Health

Cherry – Source: Harvard Health

Cranberry – Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Olives – Source: Medicinal Research Reviews via Wiley Online Library (yes olives are a stone fruit)

Orange – Source: Harvard Health

Raspberry – Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Strawberry – Source: Harvard Health

Legumes:

Lentils – Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Peanuts – Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Soy – Source: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietitics

Vegetables:

Arugula – Source: Mediators of Inflammation

Bell peppers – Source: ScienceDirect

Bok Choy – Source: National Cancer Institute

Broccoli – Source: Preventative Nutrition and Food Science

Brussels Sprouts – Source: National Cancer Institute

Chili Pepper – Source: ScienceDirect

Collard Greens – Source: Harvard Health

Garlic – Source: Journal of Medicinal Food

Horseradish – Source: National Cancer Institute

Kale – Source: Harvard Health

Onions – Source: Cogent Food & Agriculture via Taylor & Francis Online

Radishes – Source: National Cancer Institute

Rutabaga – Source: National Cancer Institute

Spinach – Source: Harvard Health

Turnips – Source: National Cancer Institute

Watercress – Source: National Cancer Institute

Wasabi – Source: National Cancer Institute

Nuts:

Almonds – Source: Harvard Health

Cashew – Source: Nutrients.

Walnuts – Source: Harvard Health

Seeds:

Chia – Source: Journal of Food Science & Technology

Oils:

Olive oil – Source: Harvard Health

Tomatoes – Source: Harvard Health