Inflammation is the immune system's defense mechanism in action. Acute inflammation is a desirable response to injuries and infections, but chronic inflammation, which can be present without noticeable symptoms for years, can lead to serious health problems, such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Accomplished vegan chef Beverly Lynn Bennett explains the differences between acute and chronic inflammation, details their specific health effects, and outlines simple lifestyle strategies to minimize the damage that chronic inflammation can cause. Poor diet is the primary driver of chronic inflammation, so your food choices can make a crucial difference. Learn foods are contain the highest concentrations of phytochemicals and other essential inflammation-fighting nutrients and how easy it is to prepare a vast array of delicious recipes that include a wide variety of these power-charged foods.