Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet
The anti-inflammatory diet was created by Andrew Weil, MD, a renowned physician and integrative medicine specialist. This diet is designed as a lifelong diet, focusing on nutritious foods. Essentially, this anti-inflammatory diet plan is a modification of the Mediterranean diet that has been shown to help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
The Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet emphasizes high-fiber, low-glycemic carbohydrates like beans, lentils, and brown rice; colorful fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, berries and green leafy vegetables; fish, preferably oil, wild caught, cold water; extra virgin olive oil, avocado and nuts for healthy fats. Also, limit harmful foods such as cold cuts, bacon, chips and other processed foods; cakes, donuts and other foods high in trans fats; fatty meats and full-fat dairy products. Omega-3 fatty acids are an important nutrient in this diet, so make sure you get them from fish or fish oil supplements twice a week. Replace chocolate with dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa. Do not eat processed, refined or manufactured foods. As long as you're not a fan of red meat, this eating plan offers flexibility and variety. This diet requires you to cook more for yourself. You may need to go to the grocery store to buy fresh produce and seafood. Cleaning and preparing fresh produce can take time. Weil doesn't endorse any specific exercises, but she recommends staying active.
