Disease-preventing FoodTrients focus on foods that can help reduce the risk of, or even help navigate chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers. What you eat makes a difference, so here are some disease-preventing “superfoods” and the nutrients they provide that can fit into any diet which is proven to reduce chronic disease risk.
Inflammation is a natural response of the body in times of illness or stress but, if left unchecked, this response can cause chronic health problems. Chronically elevated inflammation is associated with cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive issues, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases and even some cancers.