Weight loss story: Woman loses 25kgs, shares 7 important components of anti-inflammatory diet for shedding kilos

Anti-inflammatory dietary patterns has certain foods as centre to the concept. This fitness coach shares her weight loss journey and how this diet helped lose her weight.

Written by: Jigyasa Sahay

Published: January 18, 2025, 5:07 PM IST

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Anti-inflammatory diet has suddenly mustered recognition. This all comes after talented actress Vidya Balan opened up about her weight loss journey and how she lost kilos with anti-inflammatory diet, no gym. Different foods and routine work differently for individuals and gyming was not the ideal way to lose weight for Balan. What worked best for her was anti-inflammatory diet. Anchal Chugh, a self-claimed fitness trainer lost 25 kgs with this dietary pattern.

She documents her journey and her weight loss lessons on her social media. In one of the posts she shared how this diet helped her and what are the key components of it. Chugh also shared what to avoid

Key Components of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Chugh shared a comprehensive reel sharing a prope 7-day anti-inflammatory diet plan.

1. Fruits and Vegetables
2. Healthy fats
3. Whole grains
4. Herbs and spices
5. Plant based protein
6. Green tea
7. Fermented foods

Foods to avoid are

• • Processed and fried foods.
  • Refined carbs (white bread, sugar)
  • Sugary beverages and sodas.
  • Excessive alcohol
  • Red and processed meats.

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A post shared by Aanchal Chugh (@trainwithaanchal)

“Adopting this diet is a sustainable way to improve long-term health,” her caption read. The nutritionist also shared 3 anti-inflammatory drinks that you can drink in your daily routine. They are –

She also shared few other food items for the diet:

1.  Turmeric: Turmeric is anti-inflammatory due to curcumin, which blocks inflammatory pathways and reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines.
2. Ginger: Ginger is anti-inflammatory because it contains compounds like gingerol and shogaol, which inhibit pro-inflammatory enzymes and cytokines. It helps reduce inflammation.
3. Green tea: Green tea is anti-inflammatory due to its high content of catechins, particularly EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which reduces inflammation by suppressing pro-inflammatory pathways
4. Berries: Berries are anti-inflammatory because they are rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and vitamin C, which reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
5. Seeds and nuts: Seeds and nuts are anti-inflammatory because they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and polyphenols, which help reduce inflammation in the body.

Anti-inflammatory diet helps to reduce body’s inflammation that can help with weight loss. However, one must remember that not all weight loss journeys are same. Different dietary practises and workout practises work differently for different people.