To provide consumers with a simple tool that can help them make better food choices, this past week Andrew Weil, M.D., the world-renowned leader in the field of integrative medicine, announced the launch of his anti-inflammatory food pyramid.

“Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help counteract the chronic inflammation that is a root cause of many serious diseases, including those that become more frequent as people age,” said Dr. Weil. “It is a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime.”

Designed to help prevent age-related disease and improve overall health, Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid combines an educational, user-friendly graphic with information on anti-inflammatory foods, beverages and spices. Fifteen sections showcase the elements that make up Dr. Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet, from fruits and vegetables and healthy fats to whole soy foods and seafood.

To access Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid, consumers can click here or visit www.DrWeil.com. Dr. Weil’s subscription Web site, www.DrWeilonHealthyAging.com, has an interactive version with links to related recipes. For Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid Fact Sheet, click here. A high-resolution image of Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid is available by contacting Karen Kallet at kkallet@drweil.com.

About DrWeil.com and Weil Lifestyle

Weil Lifestyle, LLC, provides information, products and services that enhance health and well-being, and helps individuals achieve a lifestyle guided by the philosophies of integrative medicine. It was founded to provide funding for the Weil Foundation, a non-profit organization that develops research and educational programs to support integrative medicine, improve health care, and empower individuals to make better health choices.