What I Eat to Feel Less Inflamed, Less Tired, and Less Like Fighting Everybody

If you’re bloated, irritable, tired for no reason, and one inconvenient email away from setting your laptop on fire—you might be dealing with inflammation. I know I was.

As a DC-based foodie and wellness content creator, I had to learn the hard way that feeling better doesn’t always mean eating less. Sometimes it means eating smarter. So here’s what I eat (regularly!) to feel less inflamed, more energized, and way less likely to cuss somebody out over Wi-Fi.

1. Warm, Nourishing Breakfasts (Yes, Before Coffee)

• Why it helps: Stabilizes blood sugar and supports hormone health first thing in the morning

• What I eat:

  • Scrambled eggs with spinach and sweet potato

  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, flax, cinnamon, and a scoop of almond butter

  • Herbal tea or lemon water before any caffeine

Skipping breakfast is cute until your cortisol starts wildin’. Eat first.

2. Omega-3 Rich Lunches That Actually Fill Me Up

• Why it helps: Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory and help regulate mood + hormone function

• What I eat:

  • Salmon bowl with quinoa, cucumber, avocado, and tahini drizzle

  • Tuna on gluten-free toast with arugula and a soft-boiled egg

  • Leftover roasted veggies tossed in olive oil + lemon juice

I call these “don’t talk to me until I’ve eaten” lunches. Works every time.

3. Snacks That Don’t Spike My Blood Sugar

• Why it helps: Keeps energy steady and prevents the crash that turns me into a gremlin by 3pm

• What I eat:

  • Handful of walnuts or Brazillian nuts

  • Geek yogurt with berries, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey

  • Green apple slices with almond butter

If it comes in a crinkly bag and ends in -itos, I can’t be trusted.

4. Dinner That Comforts Without Knocking Me Out

• Why it helps: Balancing blood sugar at night = better sleep, less bloat, and no late-night spirals

• What I eat:

  • Turkey lettuce wraps with garlic-ginger sauce + sautéed mushrooms

  • Lentil stew with kale, turmeric, and coconut milk

  • Baked chicken thighs with roasted root veggies

I don’t need dinner to be cute. I need it to ground me.

5. My Anti-Inflammatory All-Stars

These foods stay in heavy rotation:

• Berries (especially blueberries + raspberries)

• Turmeric + black pepper

• Leafy greens like kale + arugula

• Olive oil, flax oil

• Green tea, ginger tea

If it fights inflammation and tastes good with garlic, it’s on my plate.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to go gluten-free, vegan, or raw to feel better. You just need meals that love your body back. Start small. Pick one swap. Then notice how your body, your mood, and your energy start changing. Mine did.

And no shade... but if you're still skipping meals and calling it wellness, this post is your gentle intervention.