In today’s episode, Tracy is back just in time to dig into one of the hottest topics in nutrition: anti-inflammatory diets. She and Eden break down how chronic inflammation underlies everything from joint pain to heart disease, and how plant-based eating can help reverse the tide. From tofu bagels to seitan duck pancakes, this episode is as delicious as it is insightful.    Key highlights:  - What is an anti-inflammatory diet and why is it important?  - How your microbiome and fiber intake shape your health outcomes - The role of omega-3s, whole grains, and plant proteins in reducing inflammation  - Why even small dietary shifts (like swapping 3% of calories from animal to plant protein) can have a huge impact  - How anti-inflammatory diets influence arthritis, aging, gut health, energy, and more  Resources  Resources: Balanced.org Mediterranean diet for heart health (Mayo Clinic) Picking healthy proteins (American Heart Association) Therapeutic effects of turmeric or curcumin extract on pain and function for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review (NIH) The intestinal microbiota fuelling metabolic inflammation (Nature) Dietary fiber intake and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies (NIH) More to Explore: Foods that fight inflammation (Dr. Frank Hu, Harvard Health Publishing) Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz The Blue Zones Kitchen by Dan Buettner Visiting the Vancouver area?Check out this delicious restaurant recommended by Eden: The Hestia Veggie (Vancouver, BC). Be sure to try the Crispy “Duck” Pancakes. 💬 Have a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Submit them here or reach out via our Instagram.