"Combat Inflammation with These 5 Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Habits"
The foods we eat can contribute to chronic inflammation, which can lead to or worsen conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Foods that cause inflammation include red and processed meats, refined carbohydrates, sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, processed foods, and fried foods. On the other hand, foods that don't cause inflammation include onions, garlic, dark leafy greens, fruits, nuts, dark chocolate, and those rich in omega-3 fatty acids. People with a family history or existing conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and arthritis should consider adopting an anti-inflammatory diet, such as the Mediterranean diet.