Anti-Inflammatory Diet

What is Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) or Energy Adjusted DII?

Inflammation is natural body process that helps to heal itself. However, chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. The diet one eats could also contribute to or prevent inflammation. DII is a measure of inflammation of the food. When DII is calculated per 1000 kcal consumption, it is called Energy Adjusted-DII (E-DII).

How Does It Work?

The E-DII scores of different foods and nutrients are based on their ability to increase or decrease inflammation in your body. Foods with a positive score are inflammatory, while those with a negative score are protective against inflammation.

Indian-Mediterranean Diet (IMD)

The Mediterranean Diet is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help prevent damage linked to various health problems. It includes a variety of foods that can meet your nutritional needs and improve overall health. IMD follows the principles of the Mediterranean Diet but is tailored to Indian tastes, and culinary choices. Given the wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds available in India, this adaptation offers many anti-inflammatory recipes that are both suitable and acceptable for the Indian population.

Key Features of IMD

• Culturally Acceptable: Designed to fit Indian food preferences.
• Variety of Options: Includes a range of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.

Anti-Inflammatory Meal Combinations

By paying attention to the E-DII of your diet, you can take steps to improve your overall health and well-being. We have scientifically developed and modified various Indian recipes based on Mediterranean diet principles to create delicious, healthy and highly anti-inflammatory meal options. These are common day to day dishes cooked in our homes which have been curated to improve their anti-inflammatory potential and thus make them heart friendly. The lower their E-DII value (that is more negative) the better it is.