Eat like a Greek to Reduce Inflammation!

Or really, pretty much anywhere in the Balkans.

And I'm not referring to the modern Balkan diet, which has its share of processed junk food and overconsumption of sugar, but the traditional Mediterranean diet, which is marked by fresh vegetables, whole grains, and unprocessed sources of protein, with a healthy dose of freshly cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil.

To get you started, here's a Mediterranean diet food pyramid:

To read more about how to change your diet to reduce inflammation and improve your health, I encourage you to research food plans outlined by Dr. Barry Sears of the Zone Diet and Dr. Andrew Weil.

And of course, diet changes are not the only way we combat inflammation. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress relief are all powerful tools to heal symptoms of chronic inflammation. If you need help taking the first steps towards better health, contact me today and schedule your free consultation.