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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.
Eating too many foods high in omega-6 fatty acids increases the levels of cytokines in the bodyâproteins that trigger inflammation. However, eating more foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, cod, mackerel, and tuna, can help balance out the omega-6 fatty acids, thus helping to reduce inflammation.