Nutrition plays a major role in regulating your body's inflammatory responses, and the ingredients you add can either irritate your gut or heal you from within. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to infection, injury or harmful irritants, but when it becomes chronic, it can quietly contribute to a range of health problems, from digestive issues to metabolic and heart-related conditions. While factors such as stress, poor sleep and a sedentary lifestyle can fuel inflammation, nutrition also plays a major role. The foods you eat every day can either aggravate the gut and trigger inflammatory processes or provide the nutrients needed to support healing and balance. Choosing wholesome, minimally processed ingredients rich in fibre, antioxidants and healthy fats may help calm inflammation and support overall healing.Read more to check out anti-inflammatory recipes! (Unsplash)Also Read | Craving pizza but without the guilt? Try this chicken and eggs pizza recipe that packs a total of 85 grams of proteinMalvika Sahgal, a health coach specialising in hormones, weight loss and child nutrition, has shared six nourishing recipes that can help reduce inflammation and promote healing from within through wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. In an Instagram post shared on May 28, the health coach explains, “Simple, whole-food based meals that support gut health, reduce bloating, and help your body feel lighter and more balanced over time. When you consistently choose anti-inflammatory ingredients, your body starts responding from within.”Check out the full recipes below!1. Mediterranean quinoa saladFibre-rich meal for gut and heart health.IngredientsQuinoaChickpeasOlive oilCucumberTomatoesParsleyTip: Add feta in moderation for extra protein.Why it helpsOlive oil and legumes are staples in diets linked to lower chronic inflammation.2. Moong dal khichdiEasy on the gut and deeply nourishing.IngredientsMoong dalRiceGingerTurmericGheeTip: Add steamed vegetables for extra fibre.Why it helpsThis combination is easy to digest and helps calm gut irritation and inflammatory stress.3. Greek yoghurt berry bowlGut-friendly and supports recovery.IngredientsGreek yoghurtMixed berriesChia seedsWalnutsHoney drizzleTip: Use unsweetened yoghurt for better blood sugar control.Why it helpsBerries contain antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.4. Avocado egg toastBalanced fats and protein combo.IngredientsWhole grain toastAvocadoEggsChilli flakesPumpkin seedsTip: Sprinkle flax seeds for extra omega-3s.Why it helpsHealthy fats and protein help stabilise blood sugar, which plays a major role in inflammation.5. Turmeric ginger chicken soupComfort food your body actually likes.IngredientsChicken brothGingerGarlicTurmericVegetablesShredded chickenTip: Slow cooking improves flavour and digestibility.Why it helpsGinger and turmeric contain compounds associated with reduced inflammatory activity.6. Drumstick soup and millet toastSoothing, anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly.IngredientsFor drumstick soup1 cup drumstick pieces (moringa pods)1 small onion2 garlic cloves1 small tomato½ tsp pepper½ tsp cumin powderPinch of turmericSalt to taste2 cups water1 tsp ghee or cold-pressed oilFresh corianderFor millet toast2 slices millet bread1 tsp gheeOptional: crushed garlic and herbsTip: Add a pinch of black pepper with turmeric. It improves turmeric absorption and boosts its anti-inflammatory benefits naturally.Why it helpsRich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory spices and gut-friendly millets that help calm inflammation naturally.Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling.