Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Anti-Inflammatory Diet I recently gave a talk at a cancer survivors' luncheon, and while I was discussing the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet in cancer prevention, a woman raised her hand and asked, "Does an anti-inflammatory diet lower the risk of breast cancer?" My answer was "Yes!" I proceeded to point out that while there is positive data that shows the benefits of anti-inflammatory supplements or foods containing omega-3 fatty acids in lowering breast cancer risk, they've occurred in animal studies. Unit now! After some more research since that talk, I have found a few studies in humans (well, women unfortunately not men

Lead with Fruit in Your Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lead with fruit if you want to switch to an anti-inflammatory diet. While green vegetables are important, they can be an acquired taste for most. Remember, what fuels inflammation is high sugar, high animal fat, and low fiber, so eating less of these types of foods in your diet and boosting anti-inflammatory foods is key. While some fruit can be high in sugar (e.g., bananas), they are also high in fiber. Additionally, natural sugar and fiber also contain anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonoids. The benefits of fiber and nutrients include lowering inflammation. Start winning the war against inflammation. Lead with fruit! 4 Portions of Fruit a Day: Surprising Key to Healthy Lungs Even After Air Pollution Exposure Air pollution, which contains fine particles from sources such as automobile exhaust, increases inflammation in the body,