These foods may lower your risk of developing heart disease and other chronic conditions by reducing body-wide inflammation.
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What Is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Diet Types
There is no single set eating plan for the anti-inflammatory diet.
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you might mix it up and tailor it to your family’s tastes and needs.
But there are certain guidelines to help you make healthy choices.
A healthy gut can help fight inflammation.
Foods to Avoid
Limit or avoid these pro-inflammatory foods:
Healthy diets are about balance.
Is Vegetarian or Vegan an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Vegetarian and vegan diets feature healthy, anti-inflammatory foods.
Benefits
Certain foods are known to contribute to inflammation in the body.
To start taking advantage of these benefits, make small changes in your eating habits.
Youll also work on limiting foods that can increase inflammation, such as sweets and refined carbohydrates.
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