The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

The role of inflammation in the incidence of many chronic diseases should be coming quite clear to the general public. It is necessary for individuals to make it their habit to adopt a lifestyle that normalizes this process in the body if one is to adequately prevent these diseases. Food's role in preventing unchecked inflammation is very powerful if the lay person understands which ones bring this under control.

We found a summation of this from Dr. Andrew Weil that we think can clarify the direction we should all take in our daily diet. It's called Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid. Contained in the guide is a breakdown of the specific foods that help the body manage inflammation as well as give you the adequate quantities of nutrients for systemic function. It should come as no surprise that the largest part of the pyramid is occupied by fruits and vegetables which offer the widest array of disease-fighting phytochemicals. If you feel short on ideas to create flavorful preparations for these foods, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletters for new recipes and stop by our clinic to purchase our own Healthlinks Cookbook. Don't hesitate to ask us for help to make your daily plate healthier!