Saturday, September 26, 2009

Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid

I've been following Dr. Weil for over a decade. Yesterday, I received an article about his new Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid. Dr. Weil is an outspoken critic of the currently proposed health care reform. He advocates emphasis on prevention, and "low tech" treatments for many common illnesses, as a means to drive down costs. Here is what he has to say about his food pyramid:

"Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help counteract the chronic inflammation that is a root cause of many serious diseases, including those that become more frequent as people age. It is a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime."

It's an interesting pyramid, with notes, and can be easily printed to post on your refrigerator for quick reference. Check it out for yourself:

Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid

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