Inflammation is a part of the body's normal response to infection or injury. But sometimes, inflammation is low-grade, spreads throughout the body, and is chronic.
Chronic inflammation can damage the body. It can play a role in the buildup of plaque in your arteries, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
The choices you make at the grocery store can have an impact on the inflammation in your body. Foods like fruits and veggies help your body fight against oxidative stress, which can trigger inflammation.
Foods that are anti-inflammatory tend to be the same foods that can help keep you healthy in other ways, too. So eating with inflammation in mind doesn't have to be complicated or restrictive!
Some simple rules of thumb for anti-inflammatory eating include focusing on antioxidants, eating more plants, and eliminating processed foods.
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