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The Science Behind Food as Medicine Now, I know what you're thinking. "Food as medicine? Sounds a bit woo-woo." But stick with me here because the science backing this up is mind-blowing. Let's start with inflammation. You've heard this term thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Well, inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or infection. It's like your internal emergency response team. Short-term inflammation is a good thing – it helps your body heal. But when inflammation becomes chronic, that's when problems start. Here's where food comes in. Certain foods can either promote or reduce inflammation in your body. For example, STUDY: Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that people who ate a diet high in red and processed meats, refined grains, and sugary beverages had higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood. On the flip side, those who ate lots of fruits, vegetables, wh...