what is anti inflammatory diet

An anti-inflammatory diet is a way of eating that prioritizes whole, unprocessed foods with no added sugar, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, and a little bit of low-fat dairy and olive oil. The diet also includes herbs and spices like cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, which have anti-inflammatory properties. The Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet are examples of anti-inflammatory diets. The goal of an anti-inflammatory diet is to reduce chronic inflammation, which is a state of persistent activation of the immune system that can contribute to the development of chronic diseases. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of some common health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis