9. It’s filled with flavor.
Turmeric offers powerful anti inflammatory benefits, says Dr. Corey Kirschner, of the Whole Body Cure, an anti-inflammatory diet plan from our partners at Prevention. Supercharge its anti inflammatory effects by combining it with black pepper, which helps to increase the amount of curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) your body can absorb. Turmeric is also fat soluble, he says, so you’ll increase your absorption by combining it with a healthy fat like olive oil.
10. Cooking oils are a-okay.
Extra-virgin olive oil is filled with polyphenols, antioxidant-compounds linked to maintaining cell integrity and improving blood flow throughout your body. Canola oil, made from rapeseed, is another anti-inflammatory staple.