07/25/2026
🍽️💙 What does an anti-inflammatory diet really look like?
According to UCLA Health dietitian Eve Lahijani, RDN, it's less about restrictions and more about balance.
At the 2026 Women’s Cancer Survivors Conference, Lahijani encouraged participants to:
✅ Eat a palm-sized serving of protein at each meal
✅ Include complex carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, quinoa, and sweet potatoes
✅ Fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables
✅ Add healthy fats such as avocado, nuts, seeds, and olive oil
She also addressed a common concern among cancer survivors: soy foods are safe to eat and can be part of a healthy diet. 🌱
Another important takeaway? Healthy meals don't have to be time-consuming. 🥕🥗 Frozen vegetables, pre-packaged salads, and canned tuna can help make nutritious eating easier on busy days.
The goal isn't perfection — it's supporting your body with whole foods, variety, and flexibility. 💫
Learn more about nutrition support available through the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology:
Dietitian Eve Lahijani, of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, discussed the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, at the Women's Cancer Survivors Conference.
