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Ok, so there are lots and lots of diets out there: low fat, high protein, low carb, raw food, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian…and the list goes on. There are diets for losing weight, diets to benefit certain diseases, diets to suit certain beliefs and lifestyles, diets for body types, diets to help fight aging and disease.<\/p>\n
Say what!? There is a diet that helps to combat signs of aging and possibly even ward off disease? That is the claim of those touting the anti-inflammatory diet.<\/p>\n
Chronic inflammation is thought to be the root cause of many diseases (like heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer\u2019s), health issues (migraine, arthritis) and even aging. So what causes inflammation? Inflammation is bodily tissue reacting to irritation, injury or infection. When this inflammation is prolonged past the point of recovery it can cause damage and illness. As stated on Dr. Weil\u2019s website<\/a>: “Stress, lack of exercise, genetic predisposition, and exposure to toxins\u201d can all contribute to chronic inflammation. It goes on to say that diet can also play a large role, and I will go out on a limb to guess that the toxins in conventional cosmetics don\u2019t help either.<\/p>\n Dr. Weil\u2019s general tips on eating an anti-inflammatory diet are:<\/strong><\/p>\n He goes on to lay down the specifics on his plan. The terms are rather lengthy, with requirements on calories, fat, protein, fiber, and carb intake and even includes a Food Pyramid <\/a>specifically for the plan. He also explains the importance of getting enough phytonutrients. These antioxidants fight free radicals which set disease and premature aging in motion.<\/p>\n\n