We all know that eating fresh fruits and vegetables are good for us.  Did you know that they are also the foundation of an anti-inflammatory diet?  If you suffer from any inflammation from arthritis, MS or any other illness, try adding more fresh fruits and veggies to your daily diet.  Here are a few especially tasty ones to always have available:

• Sweet potatoes – rich in beta carotene and are the most alkaline/low glycemic load vegetable
• Spinach – contains antioxidants, calcium and folate and works well when cooked or used raw
• Onions – along with the power to lower blood pressure and cholesterol as well as being another very alkaline food, they add a ton of flavor to your cooking with very few calories
• Cabbage – high in fiber and vitamin C and is a great vegetable to add to salads or stir-fry's
• Garlic – (my favorite) moderately alkaline, flavorful and has the power to boost your immune system (and keeps vampires away!! Ha, ha!)

Above I mention about the veggies being high alkaline.  Eating a high alkaline diet (versus a high acidic diet) can help heal your body.  Consuming an abundance of fresh fruits and veggies boosts your intake of antioxidants therefore increases your immune system strength while lowering blood pressure and inflammation. Sounds delicious!