And chronic inflammation, if left untreated, can contribute to various diseases andspeed up the aging process.

Thankfully, your diet and lifestyle can play a significant role in fighting inflammation.

Continue reading to learn more about eating habits that can help reduce inflammation and slow aging.

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Then for more healthy eating tips, check out3 Drinks That May Be Aging Your Brain Faster.

Switch out butter for extra virgin olive oil.

These phenolic compounds have been found to slow the aging process and help reduce therisk of age-related disorders.

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Load up on antioxidants.

Eat avocados.

Vitamin E has also been found to have potentialanti-inflammatoryproperties because of its antioxidants.

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Add walnuts to your meals.

Last but certainly not least on the list is addingwalnutsto your daily eating habits.

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