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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.
There are some foods that reduce inflammation in the body and others that may make inflammation worse. Eat to Reduce Inflammation Research shows that many foods associated with the Mediterranean diet-- fish, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains -- reduce inflammation. Although much of this research has been done in test tubes, some studies -- but not all -- have found a connection between eating these foods and an improvement in RA symptoms.