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Anti-inflammatory Diets and Health
An anti-inflammatory diet is not well defined. A diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, legumes, unsaturated fats, spices and herbs; a moderate intake of animal products; and a low intake of simple carbohydrates, processed foods, saturated fats and alcohol has been associated with an anti-inflammatory state in the body. The Mediterranean diet, DASH diet and vegetarian dietary patterns have been described as examples of anti-inflammatory diets.
Posted: 2024-08-13