Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Plan

Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Plan | In this healthy 1,200-calorie meal plan, the principles of an anti-inflammatory diet come together for a week of delicious, wholesome meals and snacks, plus meal-prep tips to set you up for a successful week ahead.

The buzz surrounding inflammation and its connection to chronic diseases and health conditions like arthritis, diabetes, obesity, gut issues and heart disease may leave you wondering "What is an anti-inflammatory diet?" and "Should I be following it?" An anti-inflammatory diet is all about eating more of the foods that help to squash inflammation in the body, while limiting the foods that tend to increase inflammation, thus helping to combat inflammatory conditions. The diet emphasizes lots of colorful fruits and vegetables, high-fiber legumes and whole grains, healthy fats (like those found in salmon, nuts and olive oil) and antioxidant-rich herbs, spices and tea, while limiting processed foods made with unhealthy trans fats, refined carbohydrates (like white flour and added sugar) and too much sodium. In this healthy 1,200-calorie meal plan, we pull together the principles of anti-inflammatory eating to deliver a week of delicious, wholesome meals and snacks, plus meal-prep tips to set you up for a successful week ahead.

Because inflammation can be caused by plenty of other factors besides food, like low activity levels, stress and lack of sleep, incorporating healthy lifestyle habits into your daily routine can also help prevent inflammation. To get the most anti-inflammatory benefits, pair this healthy meal plan with regular physical activity (aim for 2 1/2 hours of moderate activity per week), stress-relieving practices (like yoga, meditation or whatever works best for you), and a good night's sleep every night (at least 7 hours per night). Whether you're working to actively decrease inflammation or are simply looking for a wholesome eating plan, this 7-day anti-inflammatory meal plan can help.