What is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? PDF Print E-mail
You may already be aware of the foods that provide anti-inflammatory benefits, but do you know about the diet created around the phenomenon? Read on to learn more about the diet that focuses on reducing the intake of inflammatory foods and preventing diseases such as lupus, arthritis and heart disease and check out our sample menu for this diet.

What should you be eating on the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plan?

Consume 2,000 calories a day with:

Fruits and Vegetables. Focus on eating whole fruits and vegetables that have plenty of antioxidants and that are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Green vegetables like kale and spinach are vitamin-rich and will be ideal for this plan. You should be eating more than 6 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Protein. Beans are another great choice for this diet, as they are high in protein. Focus on high-protein foods that are unprocessed. Stick with fish as opposed to other animal proteins and try to use tofu as a source of protein in salads or casserole dishes where it can serve as a substitute for meat.

Fats and Oils. Eat less cream, butter and fatty cheeses. Focus on Omega-3 and incorporate a fish oil supplement.

Choose fresh food over processed and focus on drinking a lot of water. Cook with canola oil and incorporate vitamin-rich vegetables, fruits and proteins for fiber.

Sample Menu:

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Nuts or Berries...or both!

Snack: Pumpkin Seeds- Sprinkle with some Flax Powder

Lunch: Seitan Salad - Seitan is a protein-rich wheat product that is great for vegetarians!

Dinner: Salmon with your choice of veggies

Dessert: Tofu Berry Shake

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