The typical American diet is not a healthy one. For years, we have been told to eat a low-fat diet and stay away from saturated fats and eat foods high in polyunsaturated fats and carbohydrates. Americans have been following these guidelines and yet, we are sicker than ever. New studies show that this diet supports chronic inflammation, which is the precursor to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and obesity. When we consistently eat foods that promote inflammation, like white flour, white sugar, white rice, French fries, high-fructose corn syrup, omega-6 oils (soybean, corn and sunflower oils); foods with preservatives; and sugar-rich beverages like sodas and highly sweetened coffee drinks, we are promoting unhealthy inflammation in our bodies.