Do you have a case of SAD? (Standard American Diet). It's everywhere, and more than likely you've fallen victim to what could be the reason you aren't seeing results in your weight loss journey, feeling low energy throughout the day, bloated, groggy, and even contributing to disease within the body.

The Standard American Diet has been a well-known cause of inflammation as we are consuming less whole foods in our diet and more processed foods which are the ultimate triggers of inflammation. The rushed trends and fad diets ultimately lead to falling back on the SAD.

3 Ways to Reduce Inflammation Through Diet

1. Eliminate processed foods. Swap packaged, processed items for whole foods — lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats.
2. Increase omega-3 intake. Fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, and chia seeds are all powerful anti-inflammatory foods.
3. Prioritize colorful vegetables. The more color on your plate, the more antioxidants you're consuming — which directly combat inflammation at the cellular level.

Reducing inflammation doesn't require a dramatic overhaul. Small, consistent improvements to what you eat each day compound into significant results over time. A great place to start is understanding your macronutrients — our Beginner's Guide to Macros breaks it all down simply. And if you want to see the direct link between food and how you feel mentally and physically, check out our post on how food affects your mood.

For a clean, lean protein that fits perfectly into an anti-inflammatory diet, our California Grilled Chicken is a go-to — simple, fresh ingredients, and macro-balanced right out of the box.