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Dark vegetables like sweet potatoes are especially anti-inflammatory. Olive oil’s healthy compounds include oleocanthal, which works like ibuprofen to quell inflammation.

Look for wild rather than farmed salmon; it’s higher in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats and lower in possible contaminants. Rosemary contains an antioxidant called carnosol that targets inflammation. Steaming avoids the creation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), chemicals that result when meats and fats are cooked at high heat; research implicates AGEs as a major food-based inflammation trigger.

Powerful, lean-protein beans and legumes contain anti-inflammatory antioxidants called flavonoids. Kombu, a sea vegetable, contributes valuable minerals like magnesium.

This raw snack combines top anti-inflammatory agents, including tart cherries and omega-3-laden walnuts.

For a quick treat, throw all of these ingredients into the food processor and bake up a batch of amazing little cookies for your next party.

A fresh, fruity sauce enhances the earthy sweetness of the spiced fish.

This elegant yet simple dessert is a perfect way to enjoy kiwi, including the new gold variety.

This salad brings out the best in kale, a phytonutrient-rich food that provides more immune-enhancing vitamin C than other leafy greens.

“I make this salad almost every year for our Memorial Day potluck,” said one Santa Fe reader. “People absolutely love it and ask for the recipe all the time.”