12 Easy (and Seriously Tasty) Lunch Recipes That Help Fight Inflammation

the ultimate quinoa avocado bowl recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

You probably already know that inflammation is linked to a whole host of chronic conditions like arthritis, psoriasis and diabetes. But have you heard about抗炎(AI)的饮食? Put simply, it emphasizes unrefined, nutritious foods instead of those high in sugar and saturated fat in order to help fight inflammation. Oh, and it’s also delicious. Here, 12 tasty and filling AI diet recipes perfect for lunch.

avocado chickpea salad sandwich anti inflammatory lunch
Ambitious Kitchen

1.

Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Rich in antioxidants and unsaturated fats, our favorite green fruit can help reduce inflammation.

buddha bowl with kale avocado orange and wild rice
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

2.

Buddha Bowl with Kale, Orange and Wild Rice

Ditch the white stuff—black rice has anti-inflammatory properties, according toInternational Immunopharmacologyjournal.

glowing spiced lentil soup anti inflammatory recipe
Oh She Glows

3.

Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup

PSA: Fiber is good for you(and you’re probably not getting enough of it).

mediterranean tuna salad anti inflammatory lunch recipe
Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

4.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Packed with so many flavors and textures, you won’t even miss the mayo.

golden sun dried tomato red lentil pasta anti inflammatory recipe
Half Baked Harvest

5.

Golden Sun-Dried Tomato Red Lentil Pasta

Made with turmeric—the inflammation-fighting golden spicewith a lemony, peppery flavor.

mediterranean chicken wrap anti inflammatory lunch recipe
Nutritious Eats

6.

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

The more crunchy veggies, the better.

anti inflammatory roasted carrot and butternut squash soup recipe
Fit Living Eats

7.

Roasted Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup

Load up on naturally sweet vegetables to curb those sugar cravings.

grilled salmon butter lettuce taco wraps with avocado sauce
Paleo Newbie

8.

Grilled Salmon and Butter Lettuce Taco Wraps with Avocado Sauce

We’d eat this for lunchanddinner.

chickpea and vegetable coconut curry recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

9.

Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry

Pair with fluffy, whole grain rice.

the ultimate quinoa avocado bowl recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

10.

The Ultimate Quinoa-Avocado Bowl

Fiber, all day, every day.

turkey taco lunch bowls anti inflammatory lunch recipe
Sweet Peas and Saffron

11.

Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls

Whip these babies up the night before.

egg and veggie breakfast bowl recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

12.

Egg and Veggie Breakfast Bowl

Also great for lunch. And dinner. And pretty much whenever.


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Alexia Dellner is an executive editor at PureWow who has over ten years of experience covering a broad range of topics including health, wellness, family, culture and identity...
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