
The top 7 foods to fight inflammation this spring | Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati
from ZOE Science & Nutrition
by ZOE
Published: Thu Apr 17 2025
Show Notes
Spring is the perfect time to shake up your routine. In this episode, Professor Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati reveal seven delicious, science-backed foods that help cool the flame of chronic inflammation. Whether you're dealing with bloating, aching joints, or low energy, this episode is packed with easy, gut-friendly tips to help you feel your best this season.
Tim and Federica begin by explaining what inflammation really is and when it becomes a problem. Then, they’ll introduce seven anti-inflammatory foods that are as powerful as they are delicious. From cruciferous vegetables to fermented surprises, these everyday ingredients can help you build a more resilient, healing diet.
Finally, they offer a roadmap for long-term change. Tim and Fed each share one small but powerful shift to reduce inflammation over four timelines - what you can do today, this week, this month, and throughout the year - to create habits that truly stick.
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Mentioned in today's episode
- Glucoraphanin:a broccoli sprout extract that ameliorates obesity-induced inflammation and insulin resistance, Adipocyte (2018)
- Gut-microbiota-targeteddiets modulate human immune status, Cell (2021)
- Effectof Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Butter on Endothelial Function in Type 1 Diabetes, Nutrients (2021)
- Darkchocolate (70% cocoa) attenuates the inflammatory marker TNF-α in patients on hemodialysis, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2020)
- TheEffects of Raspberry Consumption on Glycemic Control and Inflammation Markers in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Current Developments in Nutrition (2024)
- Asingle serving of mixed spices alters gut microflora composition: a dose–response randomised trial, Scientific Reports (2021)
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