With our modern sedentary, high stress lifestyles, where reliance on fast foods is common, and our schedules are packed to the brim, our bodies are dealing with chronic stress and inflammation far too often. Shifting to a mostly whole foods, plant-based diet is the best route for reducing inflammation, so here are 9 anti-inflammatory foods you can work on incorporating into your life.

Mindful eating is a branch of mindfulness: being present in the here and now; being aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. 

Throughout the physical act of eating, mindful eating means a reconnection with your food.