Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet is a specialized meal plan designed to calm the immune system and decrease inflammation in the body. While inflammation is a natural response to injury or stress, chronic inflammation caused by processed foods, environmental factors, or biological stress can run rampant and contribute to headaches, low energy, poor digestion, and long-term health risks like heart disease or arthritis. This plan removes common irritants and is strictly dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and soy-free to eliminate potential triggers that may be worsening your symptoms. Your PlexusDx report offers a personalized look at this process by analyzing genes such as TNF, CRP, and IL6, which influence how your body signals inflammation, as well as genes like BCO1 that affect how efficiently you convert key antioxidants from your food.

This program is built on evidence-backed nutrition strategies that prioritize four key components: polyphenols to control oxidative stress, fiber to lower C-reactive protein (CRP) and support gut health, antioxidants (vitamins A and E) to protect cellular function, and omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammatory mediators. To get the most out of this plan, focus on the following recommendations:

• Prioritize Polyphenols: Consuming foods like berries, dark chocolate, apples, grapes, and oats provides polyphenols that help modulate the inflammatory response.
• Boost Fiber Intake: Aim for up to 40 grams of fiber daily from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains like oats and sweet potatoes to help lower CRP levels and support a healthy microbiome.
• Focus on Antioxidants: Incorporate Vitamin A-rich foods (sweet potato, carrots, salmon) and Vitamin E sources (nuts, seeds, healthy oils) to reduce oxidative stress and support immune function.
• Increase Omega-3s: Regularly eat salmon, walnuts, and seeds to provide essential fatty acids that act as strong anti-inflammatory agents.
• Utilize Curcumin: Include turmeric in your meals, as its active compound curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory agent often used to support joint health and digestion.

To customize this meal plan for your specific needs, click the button below to access the PlexusDx meal planning tool. You can easily replace any meal with an alternative that fits your preferences while adhering to the plan’s strict allergen-free rules. Follow this simple flow to make changes:

1. Locate the meal you wish to change.
2. Click the three dots in the corner of the meal card.
3. Select “Swap recipe” from the menu.
4. Choose “Swap” to change just that meal or “Swap all” to replace it for the duration of the plan.
5. Keep clicking “Swap” to browse through alternatives until you find a delicious option that matches your rules (e.g., GF/DF/egg-free/soy-free).

PlexusDx provides educational information about genetic predispositions only. This content is not medical advice. Always discuss genetic findings, test results, symptoms, and treatment decisions with your healthcare provider or an allergist to determine appropriate care for your situation.