Enjoy the best flavors of the season while reducing inflammation with this anti-inflammatory meal plan for winter.

Growing research links chronic inflammation to tons of health conditions, like heart disease, arthritis and even diabetes.

Though winter is often viewed as the season of indulgence (holiday parties!

Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs

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), it’s also prime time to maximize anti-inflammatory nutrients through soups, stews and cozy winter meals.

Plus, come January, most of us are craving some more vegetables in our diets.

This full week of delicious recipes will help you get your fill of healthy anti-inflammatory ingredients.

Salmon Caesar Salad

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How We Create Meal Plans

Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.

This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs.

While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.

Cauliflower Chicken Curry

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Frequently Asked Questions

We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.

What Is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

The anti-inflammatory diet is essentially aMediterranean dietwith a focus on specific foods and nutrients shown to reduce chronic inflammation.

Chicken with Tomato-Balsamic Pan Sauce

Snack (179 calories)

Lunch (464 calories)

P.M. ## Day 2

Breakfast (410 calories)

A.M.

Snack (206 calories)

Lunch (370 calories)

P.M. ## Day 3

A.M.

Snack (268 calories)

P.M. ## Day 4

Breakfast (325 calories)

P.M. natural peanut butter to the apple at lunch, and add 1 servingEverything Bagel Avocado Toastto the P.M. snack.

Greek Stuffed Eggplant

Day 5

A.M.

Snack (235 calories)

P.M. ## Day 6

A.M.

Snack (110 calories)

Lunch (403 calories)

P.M. ## Day 7

A.M.

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Snack (140 calories)

P.M. chopped walnuts to the A.M. snack, and add 2 Tbsp.

natural peanut butter to the P.M. snack.

U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.

Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans

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