Actively work to contain inappropriate inflammation, as it is a common root cause of many serious chronic diseases like coronary artery disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases, and dietary changes can help reduce it.
Prioritize reducing or eliminating processed foods over simply adding ‘superfoods,’ because processed foods are unhealthy on all sorts of levels and cause damage that cannot be fully offset by beneficial additions.
Stop eating or greatly reduce consumption of refined, processed, and manufactured foods, as they are at the root of many chronic illnesses in our societies, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension.
Eat a wide variety of high-quality fresh produce, especially vegetables of all different colors, because they contain protective compounds that are very healthful.
Use olive oil as your main cooking oil and ensure you are getting omega-3 fatty acids, which are strongly anti-inflammatory, by eating oily fish or taking supplements derived from algae.
Incorporate ritual and presence into daily habits, such as taking five or ten minutes to prepare green tea, dedicating this time to yourself to be present with a certain process, as this forms an important part of your day.
Approach eating with more attention and time, lingering over meals and sharing food in company as a social ritual, as this attitude toward eating can contribute to better health outcomes like lowered rates of obesity.
Drink matcha green tea, as its leaves are grown to increase antioxidant content and it has a high content of L-theanine, which has a calming effect and causes a state of calm alertness without the jangling effect or crash of coffee.
Increase the consumption of plant protein in your diet, such as legumes and soy protein, as part of an anti-inflammatory eating plan.
Reduce the amount of animal protein in your diet and restrict animal foods, as this is considered a good idea for overall health.
Select forms of carbohydrates that do not raise blood sugar quickly, preferring truly whole grains that are either entire or cracked in big pieces, as opposed to products made from flour and pulverized grains.
Incorporate spices like turmeric and ginger into your diet, as they are powerful anti-inflammatory agents.
Drink tea, especially green tea, due to its many healthful antioxidant properties.
Consider taking AG1 daily to support digestion and enrich the gut microbiome, as it contains five strains of gut bacteria shown to increase beneficial bacteria and a variety of plant-based compounds that act as food sources for these bacteria.
Be more moderate about your fruit consumption, as fruits are often concentrated sugar sources.
Consume dark chocolate in moderation, as it is considered a health food and very good for you.
Engage in the ritual of preparing matcha, such as whisking it in a bowl, as this process can be very meditative and relaxing.