Inflammation in the body occurs as a natural response of the immune system as a reaction to injury or infection and to fight germs, characterized by redness, swelling, heat and pain. When inflammation becomes chronic, it may lead to various health problems including cancers, autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus), atherosclerosis, hepatitis and many others.
Although genetic, stress, environmental exposure to chemicals and toxins play a role in the regulation of inflammation in the body, dietary choices also have a big role in the way our bodies response and regulate inflammation processes.
Anti-inflammatory diet is a balanced diet based on whole, nutrient-dense foods high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory foods and low in pro-inflammatory foods that with the goal to maintain optimum health.
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