Preventing Inflammation 

How Plant-Based Foods Can
Help Reduce Inflammation
May is Arthritis awareness month. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. Learn about the importance of preventing inflammation and discover how a plant-based food diet can help.

Jodie Hofacre, R.D., L.D.N.,C.B.D.C.E., is the outpatient dietitian at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She graduated from the University of Kentucky and completed her internship at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She provides comprehensive, high-quality nutrition counseling to patients using hospital programs, initiatives and related entities. Jodie provides weight loss management/medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, and bariatric patients and serves as the expert resource for health care staff for consultation and education. Jodie evaluates each individual’s dietary habits and nutritional needs. She has been with Sibley Memorial Hospital for more than 15 years.

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