The jury is still out on whether the anti-inflammatory diet actually prevents inflammation, disease, and aging. There is some research that suggests people who follow a Mediterranean diet, which includes many of the same foods as the anti-inflammation diet, have less chance of getting heart disease or cancer, however there is no proof that it is due to any specific foods or to the practice of abstaining from specific foods. Until further studies prove otherwise, it is most likely in your best interest to eat a balanced diet.
Key Takeaways:
- An anti-inflammatory diet means eating foods that are supposed to counteract chronic inflammation.
- Anti-inflammatory foods are foods like spinach, kale, tomatoes, peppers and berries. Spices like tumeric and Vitamin E supplements are also included.
- As of now it is unproven whether an anti-inflammatory diet really reduces inflammation.
“A few years ago – around 2012 – anti-inflammatory diets were all the rage but now, after taking the backseat for a while, they’ve swung back into our consciousness with a vengeance.”
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