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The foods we choose to eat -- or not to eat -- can also affect inflammation. Getting your fair share of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and omega-3 fatty acids -- similar, yes, to the Mediterranean diet -- has been suggested to have anti-inflammatory effects.
Diets with a high level of omega-6 fats, like the kind found in processed foods, prompt the production of cytokines, which produce inflammation in the body. Additionally, those who eat diets with few whole, natural foods tend to weigh more, and the link between obesity and inflammatory diseases like arthritis is clear. Processed foods and large amounts of sugar, dairy, and alcohol all play a role in chronic inflammation. The good news is that there are various foods we can eat to control the bodyâs inflammatory response, and they donât require a special trip to a health food store or complicated ingredients.