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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.
Food won't cure your disease, but a meal plan like the Mediterranean diet can lower inflammation and control some of your symptoms. It's loaded with fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats, beans, and fish. These foods have natural chemicals that help keep your inflammation in check. Veggies, beans, and whole grains are also healthy because they're high in fiber. Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats. Fatty fish, like salmon, herring, sardines, and anchovies, have the most.