Plant-Based Diets That Follow National Recommendations Reduce Inflammation

Diets that followed the Dietary Guidelines for Americans with a plant-based emphasis lowered inflammation more than following the guidelines alone, according to findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Replacing animal-based foods with vegetables, fruits, nuts, and legumes significantly reduced inflammation. The authors suggest improving the Dietary Guidelines to focus more on plant-based diet quality, encouraging anti-inflammatory foods, and reducing pro-inflammatory foods.