304: Fighting Chronic Inflammation with a Plant-Based Diet | Maya's Health Tip

In this Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast episode, host Maya Acosta discusses chronic inflammation and its link to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. She explains how a plant-based diet, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, can reduce inflammation and improve overall health. 

Key takeaways:

• Chronic inflammation is a natural response of our immune system to infection, injury, or stress. However, when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a wide range of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.
• Plant-based diets are linked with a lower risk of chronic diseases due to their anti-inflammatory properties. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are lower in saturated fats and cholesterol.
• Check out a list of twenty foods you should add to your diet regularly. Maya will provide meal ideas.

Resources mentioned:

• National Health Association's Virtual Conference
• Seven Reasons Why Your Gut Needs Fiber
• Doctor In The House episodes

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