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    FOOD TO THE RESCUE

    Sep 29, 2019 7 minutes

    Too much stress got your immune system down? Then it’s time to bring out the big guns: foods with anti-inflammatory properties to help give your body’s defences a huge boost. The simple secret? According to nutritionist Chrissy Freer, the path to better health begins with limiting foods that create an inflammatory response – think processed carbs, refined sugars and sat fats – and upping your intake of food heroes that have an anti-inflammatory effect. So plenty of veg and fruit, legumes, seafood, whole grains, spices, nuts, seeds and olive oil, lean meat and reduced-fat dairy. Read on for fast, easy meals to kickstart your anti-inflammatory diet. Bon appétit!

    SUSHI WITH SPICY SESAME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO

    Wholegrain brown rice takes longer to break down in your body than white rice, so this spicy sushi will help your blood sugar levels remain stable throughout the day.

    ◆ 1½ cups medium-grain or short-grain brown rice
    ◆ ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
    ◆ ¼ cup white vinegar
    ◆ 4 sheets nori
    ◆ 1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into 5cm batons
    ◆ ½ avocado, peeled, stone removed and cut into 5cm batons
    ◆ Pickled ginger, wasabi and gluten-free salt-reduced soy sauce, to serve

    SPICY SESAME CHICKEN

    ◆ ¼ tsp dried red chilli flakes◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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