Study Shows the Importance of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
The measure of a healthy diet has long been up for debate, but the old staple of following a specific calorie intake, or making sure that you eat the right ratio of proteins, fats, and carbs , should also be joined by a consideration of how much of the food that you eat is pro-inflammatory and the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, suggest scientists at Ohio State University. Here’s what you need to know. Those of us who complete regular exercise sessions and want to try and make sure that the number of calories we eat doesn’t exceed what we burn are undoubtedly improving our fitness levels , but experts believe that an overall health plan should also include combatting disease in addition to gaining muscle or dropping fat. Acknowledging that almost six in 10 of Americans have what is considered to be a pro-inflammatory diet, an intervention is long overdue according to many experts. “Overall, 57% of U.S. adults have a pro-inflammatory diet and that number was higher for African-A