Popular Foods That Reduce Inflammation

5. Peppers

Bell peppers and chili peppers are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants that have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Bell peppers provide the antioxidant quercetin, which may reduce one marker of oxidative damage in people with sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease. Chili peppers contain sinapic acid and ferulic acid, which may reduce inflammation and lead to healthier aging.