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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.
Adding garlic to foods that are rich in fats and carbohydrates may keep those substances from doing the damage theyâre known to do. Whatâs more, eating garlic can help boost your immune system, help ward off heart disease, fight inflammation and lower blood pressureâto name a few.