Anti-inflammatory diets are typically not specific regimens but rather eating styles. The Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet are examples of anti-inflammatory diets. Consistent evidence demonstrates that healthy dietary habits, including anti-inflammatory diets, decrease overall risk, morbidity, and mortality from these and other chronic diseases. Anti-inflammatory diets are based on a holistic life approach with a dietary focus on whole foods that are biodiverse and not overly processed. What’s an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? An anti-inflammatory diet is when you eat more foods that are naturally anti-inflammatory and avoid foods that trigger inflammation. If you have a... An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on whole foods—fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, lean proteins, and whole grains—while limiting processed foods and red meat.
