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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.
10 Ways to Reduce Inflammation. Watch: Eat These Foods to Live Longer. Chronic inflammation plays a significant role (as either a cause or effect) in many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, such as Crohnâs disease, and the three top killers in the United States: heart disease, cancer and stroke.