• Amy Buckley is a registered dietitian who specializes in the link between diet and chronic inflammation. • Chronic inflammation has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease, cancer, and dementia. • Buckley's a fan of grilled fish, big mixed salads, and roast chicken.

To try to ward off heart disease, cancer, and dementia, the registered dietitian Amy Buckley regularly fills her plate with fish, veggies, and beans. That's because fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants can help reduce chronic inflammation.

Unlike acute inflammation, the body's natural response to infection or injury, which manifests as redness, swelling, and itchiness, chronic inflammation is associated with an increased risk of chronic health problems.

What we eat can promote or reduce bodily levels of inflamm

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