Why Is Everyone Talking About Anti-Inflammatory Diets?

When Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s chef revealed that the couple has sworn off a group of foods called nightshades because “they’re not anti-inflammatory,” he ignited widespread curiosity and, probably, a lot of frantic googling. Now, anti-inflammatory eating has moved from something discussed by doctors and dietitians to becoming a buzzy phrase we’re all regurgitating, and with good reason—it may help you avoid some nasty illnesses and possibly even lose weight. Essentially, the diet focuses on avoiding foods that have been linked with or do not actively fight inflammation, or as sports nutritionist Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, explained, it’s a “broad term that loosely defines dietary principles ...

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