Food: Our Joy, Our Bond, Our Nourishment

“Po-ta-toes! Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew. Lovely big golden chips with a nice piece of fried fish. Even you couldn’t say no to that.”
— Samwise Gamgee - Lord of the Rings
“I’m so hungry I could eat a Hippogriff...”
— Ron Weasley - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

We connect over it, we swoon for it, and we thrive because of it. Without food, we’d be truly lost.

So, let’s talk about foods that are both delicious and nourishing. Our bodies have a way of signaling what they need throughout the day and week—it’s just a matter of learning to listen. I’ll admit, it’s taken me years to truly understand what my body is trying to tell me, and even now, I don’t always get it right.

In true hobbit fashion, we focus on foods that are whole, nutritious, sustaining, and, of course, scrumptious. Many of these foods also have the added benefit of reducing inflammation, a natural response that our bodies deal with daily—even from something as simple as sitting at a desk.

Here, I’ll guide you through anti-inflammatory foods and show you how to incorporate them into decadent, satisfying meals. Let’s nourish our bodies the way they deserve, one delicious bite at a time.

Note, I’m not an expert, but someone who enjoys research and experimenting for what suits the body best. I will provide cites (soon) to my research on the foods found below

See anti-inflammatory foods/inflammation neutral foods list below:

Fruits

Citrus - Oranges, Clementines, Limes, Lemons, Grapefruit, pomelo, etc.

Berries - Blueberries, Blackberries, Rasberries, Strawberries, etc.

Stone - Apricot, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Cherries, Avocados, etc.

Pome - Apples and Pears

Tropical Fruits - Melons, Mangoes, Pineapple, Kiwis, Papaya, Pomegranates, etc.

Figs

Grapes

Cranberries

Tomatoes

Healthy Fats

Oils - Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed, Flaxseed, Coconut, Butter, and Ghee

Nuts - Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews, etc.

Seeds - Chia, Flaxseed

Olives

Beverages

Acidic Juices - Fruit Juices

Tea (Herbal, Green, Turmeric, Ginger, etc.)

Red Wine

Coffee

Bone Broth

Oat Milk

Milk

Smoothies

Protien

Fish - Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna, Trout, etc.

Eggs

Lean Poultry

Shellfish - Oysters, Mussels, Clams, etc.

Whole Grains

Wheat

Oats

Rye

Buckwheat

Millet

Quinoa

Brown Rice

Barley

Herbs and Spices

Dill

Mint

Ginger

Turmeric

Cardamom

Black Pepper

Cinnamon

Rosemary

Basil

Cloves

Sage

Fennel

Thyme

Vegetables

Leafy Greens - Spinach, Microgreens, Kales, Lettuce, Collard Greens, Leeks, Bok choy, Arugula, etc.

Cruciferous - Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Artichokes, etc.

Beans, Peas, and Legumes

Asparagus

Squash - Spaghetti, Butternut, Acorn, Yellow, Zucchini, pumpkin, etc.

Roots - Turnips, Onions, Beets, Shallots, Potatoes (gold, red, purple), Carrots, Radishes, Garlic, etc.

Eggplant

Cucumbers

Peppers - Sweet Peppers, Poblano, Chili Peppers, etc.

Miscellaneous Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Maple Syrup

Mushrooms

Honey

Dates

Matcha

Yogurt

Hummus

Dark Chocolate

Soy

Vinegar

Fermented Foods - Sauerkraut, Kimchi, etc.