8 Best Anti Inflammatory Foods for Your Health

Angela Gioffre

Qualified nutritionist

Angela has spent over two decades working with families on practical, whole-food approaches to
everyday nutrition. Her writing focuses on helping people make simple, confident choices about
what’s on their plate.

Becoming a mum changed everything. Wanting the best for my child led me to study nutrition deeply. Now, as a qualified nutritionist, I help others make simple, confident, healthy choices.

The Natural Path to Everyday Wellbeing

In a world where ultra-processed meals are common, many Australians are looking at their plate
with fresh eyes — choosing whole, minimally processed foods that bring variety, flavour and
nutrient density to the table.


If you’re thinking about what to add to your weekly shop, understanding which whole foods bring the most to a balanced diet is a good place to start. Below, we look at eight nutrient-dense whole foods worth a place in your routine, followed by a closer look at Moringa oleifera, a plant with a long history of traditional use.

8 Nutrient-Dense Whole Foods Worth Adding to Your Diet

Building a varied diet around whole foods means choosing ingredients that bring genuine
nutritional density — vitamins, minerals, fibre and naturally occurring plant compounds.

Whole Food

What it brings to the plate

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and naturally occurring polyphenols. Drizzled over salads or used as a finishing oil, it adds flavour and fat-soluble nutrient absorption to vegetable-based meals.

2. Pineapple

Pineapple is a good source of vitamin C and manganese, and
contains a naturally occurring enzyme mixture called bromelain. Sweet, hydrating and easy to add to fruit bowls, smoothies or savoury dishes.

3. Cucumber

Often overlooked, cucumber is a hydrating, low-energy food with vitamin K, potassium and a range of naturally occurring plant compounds. Easy to slice into salads, wraps, or eat straight from the fridge.

4. Watermelon

A hydrating summer fruit and a notable dietary source of
lycopene, the natural pigment that gives watermelon (and
tomatoes) their red colour. A simple way to add fluid, fibre and
variety to warm-weather meals.

5. Leafy Greens

Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale and silverbeet are
foundational whole foods. They’re rich in folate, vitamin K, iron,
fibre and a wide range of phytochemicals. A handful added to
eggs, soups, smoothies or pasta dishes goes a long way.

6. Berries

Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries bring colour, fibre,
vitamin C and the natural pigments known as anthocyanins.
They’re easy to add to breakfast, yoghurt, oats or eat by the
handful.

7. Ginger

Ginger is a traditional culinary spice used across Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Its naturally occurring compounds, gingerols, give it its distinctive warming flavour. Easy to add fresh, dried or powdered to teas, stir-fries and dressings.

8. Omega-3s

Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) and certain plant foods
(flaxseed, chia, walnuts) are dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA, DHA and ALA — which are essential nutrients the body needs from food.

A Closer Look at Moringa Oleifera

Moringa oleifera, sometimes called the “drumstick tree,” is a plant native to parts of India and
has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic practice.

Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve inflammation.

Moringa leaf is also a source of naturally occurring antioxidants, which help reduce free radicals
formed in the body.

If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

How to Use Moringa capsules 

Take with a glass of water or juice, or open the capsules and use the powder inside:

Blend into smoothies

Sprinkle over yoghurt or oats

Stir into sauces or salad dressings

Add  to water or juice

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

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Why Our Moringa Is Different

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is moringa?

Moringa oleifera is a plant native to parts of India, sometimes called the “drumstick tree.” Its leaves contain a broad spectrum of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, and the plant has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic practice.

What is moringa traditionally used for?

Moringa leaf is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve inflammation. It’s also a source of naturally occurring antioxidants, which help reduce free radicals formed in the body. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Who should not take moringa?

Moringa is suitable for most healthy adults as part of a varied diet. If you are pregnant,
breastfeeding, taking prescription medication, or have an existing health condition, talk to your health professional before starting any new supplement

How do I take moringa?

Follow the directions on the label. Forest Super Foods Moringa Capsules are typically taken as 2–4 capsules per day with water or food. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Is moringa legal in Australia?

Yes. Forest Super Foods Moringa Capsules are listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG 460360) as a listed medicine.

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General nutritional information referenced from publicly available food composition data. Forest Super Foods Moringa Capsules: ARTG 460360. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.