Healing inflammation with food

Inflammation is part of our body’s natural immune response, the first line of defense in protecting our bodies from invading organisms that enter our system through wounds or by contact with viruses and bacteria. Inflammation tends to attack the weakest organ system first, depending on genetics and/or pre-existing health conditions.

When inflammation gets out of control, it can become chronic and lead to long-term health issues. The good news is that your diet plays a critical role in helping your body to heal and reducing systemic inflammation through purposeful, plant-based nutrition choices.

Focusing on whole, unprocessed foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, and seeds provides the body with the phytonutrients necessary to downregulate inflammatory markers naturally.