Anti-Inflammatory Diets In America Are Low Chronic inflammation is the silent condition that sets the stage for cancer years before a diagnosis. Some studies suggest that anti-inflammatory foods can help reduce chronic inflammation. Eating these anti-inflammatory foods can protect your cells and prevent DNA damage, a key step in preventing chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. A recent study found that many Americans are not eating enough anti-inflammatory foods.  Over 34,000 Americans participated in a study called the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES), which was used to gather dietary information. Participants voluntarily completed a dietary inflammatory index (DII) questionnaire to assess the anti-inflammatory potential of their diets. The researchers reported that only 34% of Americans eat an anti-inflammatory diet, and that number was even lower for African-Americans, those from low-income communities, young adults, and men [1]. The researchers of