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The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

By , About.com GuideSeptember 26, 2011

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More and more research shows that inflammation may play a key role in scores of health problems, from allergies and asthma to heart disease and cancer. To help manage everyday health troubles and protect yourself from major diseases, try taming inflammation by following an anti-inflammatory diet.

Similar to a Mediterranean-style diet, the typical anti-inflammatory diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean protein, and healthy fats. Adherents to the anti-inflammatory diet also tend to limit their intake of animal products, dairy, and the omega-6 fatty acids found in margarine and many vegetable oils. In addition, some evidence suggests that culinary herbs like garlic and ginger may offer inflammation-fighting effects.

While research on the health benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet is somewhat limited, several studies have found that the meal plan may help fight health issues like obesity and manage chronic conditions like metabolic syndrome and diabetes...Read about the anti-inflammatory diet.

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October 1, 2011 at 8:09 am
(1) Billie Clash :

Very well said! I also saw an article that was linked from http://www.wix.com/stang0331/alternatemedicalmethod that dealt with Omega 3 and how it can decrease inflammation and heart problems

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