For the anti-inflammatory diet, one of the hardest and most important parts to follow is getting nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The original “5 servings a day” has increased, and it almost sounds as if all you will be eating are fruits and vegetables. But I have found some ways to make it easier!
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Part of following the anti-inflammatory diet is making sure to get enough omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that can benefit your body in many positive ways. They can fight depression and anxiety, improve eye health, improve risk factors for heart disease, fight inflammation, improve bone and joint health, fight Alzheimer’s and even prevent cancer. These fatty acids are not consumed enough by the average American and below I have a list of foods rich in Omega -3.
Sources: https://authoritynutrition.com/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3/ http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-000140000000000000000.html A big part of the anti-inflammatory diet is avoiding foods with trans fats, and those that are processed and refined. Trans fats are created in an industrial setting by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to solidify them. They are used in processed foods and significantly raise your LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, increase your risk for heart disease and cause excess internal inflammation. Processed and refined foods are loaded with sugars and “empty calories”. So I have a list of foods that you should avoid when following the anti-inflammatory diet.
Foods with trans fats:
Processed and refined foods:
Sources: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/Trans-Fats_UCM_301120_Article.jsp#.WKXfLW8rLDc https://authoritynutrition.com/why-trans-fats-are-bad/ People are starting to realize that chronic inflammation is a possibility for being the sources of many diseases and illnesses. And a big part of preventing this chronic inflammation is by changing your diet. I have found the anti-inflammatory diet, designed by Dr. Weil, and believe that it is an effective way to prevent disease. Now keep in mind that this diet is not made for weight-loss (the reason for its lack of attention), but is meant to be followed for your lifetime to help you obtain your optimal health. Below I have listed the dos and don’ts of the diet:
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Sources: https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/health-centers/aging-gracefully/dr-weils-anti-inflammatory-diet/ |
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