Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Inflammation is your immune system’s response to an irritant, injury, or infection. Short-term inflammation is a normal and necessary part of your body’s defense against injury and infection.

How switching to anti-inflammatory foods can boost your energy, improve your health, and help you feel amazing without strict dieting or counting calories.

A readily available anti-inflammatory drink has been recommended to help settle your stomach and improve sleep. Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk drink, similar to yoghurt, which contains live bacteria to help your microbiome. Dairy-free versions are available.

Foods that reduce inflammation include fatty fish, tea, walnuts, and more. Here, a dietitian explains the best anti-inflammatory foods to eat.