You’ve provided a wonderful synopsis & explanation of how to create an anti-inflammatory diet that is easily adaptable across populations. I’d like to mention another key component, one that is usually neglected, and that is mindset. I’m a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience in working with individuals across all health spectrums. I believe that the stress that a person experiences by trying to avoid a particular food (or category of food) is oftentimes more harmful than eating that particular food. And we know that stress drives a number of deleterious physical conditions within the body, including inflammation. In my practice, I emphasize adding nutrient rich flavorful foods, rather than removing the potentially harmful foods. Abundance is more supportive and rewarding than a scarcity mentality (which is a cause of stress)!
Thank you, Jessica, for your thoughtful comment and for sharing your perspective as a Registered Dietitian with such valuable experience. I completely agree—mindset is a critical but often overlooked component of health. Your point about the stress of avoiding certain foods being more harmful than the foods themselves is so important. I, too, have seen this in clinical practice over the years (and even in my own life) and really strive to encourage/embrace personalization & an addition mindset.
I also love your focus on abundance rather than scarcity—it aligns beautifully with the anti-inflammatory approach of adding nutrient-rich, joyful foods to our plates. Thank you for sharing this insight and reminding us all how mindset shapes a sustainable, flavorful, and joyful way of eating. I’m so glad you are here ❤️🌱🌟!
You’ve provided a wonderful synopsis & explanation of how to create an anti-inflammatory diet that is easily adaptable across populations. I’d like to mention another key component, one that is usually neglected, and that is mindset. I’m a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience in working with individuals across all health spectrums. I believe that the stress that a person experiences by trying to avoid a particular food (or category of food) is oftentimes more harmful than eating that particular food. And we know that stress drives a number of deleterious physical conditions within the body, including inflammation. In my practice, I emphasize adding nutrient rich flavorful foods, rather than removing the potentially harmful foods. Abundance is more supportive and rewarding than a scarcity mentality (which is a cause of stress)!
Thank you, Jessica, for your thoughtful comment and for sharing your perspective as a Registered Dietitian with such valuable experience. I completely agree—mindset is a critical but often overlooked component of health. Your point about the stress of avoiding certain foods being more harmful than the foods themselves is so important. I, too, have seen this in clinical practice over the years (and even in my own life) and really strive to encourage/embrace personalization & an addition mindset.
I also love your focus on abundance rather than scarcity—it aligns beautifully with the anti-inflammatory approach of adding nutrient-rich, joyful foods to our plates. Thank you for sharing this insight and reminding us all how mindset shapes a sustainable, flavorful, and joyful way of eating. I’m so glad you are here ❤️🌱🌟!
Great post!
Thank you so much, Sara! I appreciate your support ❤️✨🌱
For sure, let’s keep in touch! 🙌
Absolutely! Looking forward to following your work ❤️✨🌱
This is fun, Michelle - and I love that you created a printable guide!
Thank you so much, Rachel! Our conversation helped to inspire that. Happy cooking! ❤️🌱✨