The Hidden Link Between Inflammation and Weight Gain And What to Eat Instead. Plus: Simple, science-backed ways to reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support natural, lasting weight loss. 

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right,” but your body still feels inflamed, heavy, or stuck?  

Maybe your energy dips in the afternoon, your sleep is off, or that stubborn weight just won’t budge. There’s a powerful force at play that’s often overlooked: chronic inflammation…and it may be the missing link between how you feel and how your body functions. 

As a lifestyle medicine doctor and weight loss coach who has spent years researching the root causes of chronic illness and who personally lost 50 pounds through diet and lifestyle, I can tell you this with confidence: chronic inflammation plays a major role in weight gain, insulin resistance, and disease. But the good news is, one of the most effective tools we have to fight it is also one of the most enjoyable: food. 

Inflammation itself isn’t inherently bad. In fact, it’s part of our immune system’s natural healing response. When you cut your finger or fight off a cold, your body triggers acute inflammation to help you heal.  

The problem arises when that inflammatory response becomes chronic-ongoing and low-grade-which often happens due to daily exposures like ultra-processed foods, refined sugar, lack of sleep, and unmanaged stress. Over time, this chronic state of inflammation can lead to hormonal imbalances, increased fat storage (especially around the belly), and an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. 

Here’s the most exciting part: you can begin to lower inflammation right now, starting with your next meal. Through my clinical experience and personal transformation, I’ve found that an anti-inflammatory approach to eating-rooted in the Mediterranean diet but optimized for blood sugar balance-is one of the most powerful ways to cool the internal fire and restore health. It’s what inspired me to create The Enso Kitchen, a real-world, doable AND enjoyable system to eating for energy, healing, and sustainable weight loss. 

If you’re ready to start reducing inflammation today, here are five food-based ways to get started: 

1.  Prioritize plants, especially leafy greens and cruciferous veggieslike kale, broccoli, arugula, and Brussels sprouts. They’re rich in antioxidants and fiber that help your body calm inflammation at the cellular level. 
2.  Choose healthy fatssuch as extra virgin olive oil, avocado, walnuts, and fatty fish like salmon. These fats help counteract inflammation while supporting brain and heart health. 
3.  Add herbs and spices generously.Turmeric, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and rosemary don’t just flavor your food; they actively fight inflammation. 
4.  Balance your blood sugar.Large spikes in blood sugar and insulin promote inflammation. Focus on meals that are rich in fiber, healthy fats, and protein to keep your energy steady. 
5.  Eat the rainbow.Colorful, seasonal produce like berries, purple cabbage, red peppers, and carrots are full of phytonutrients that help reduce oxidative stress and support your immune system. 

Just as important as what you add is what you begin to crowd out. The biggest pro-inflammatory culprits?

• Refined sugars
• Processed meats
• Industrial seed oils (like canola, soybean, and corn)
• Ultra-processed packaged foods
• Excess alcohol and fried foods 

Real People, Real Results
Here’s what a few clients have shared after applying The Enso Kitchen principles in their everyday lives:

“I had been struggling with weight gain after my two pregnancies and found being a working mom left zero time to focus on myself and my health. I found Dr Solmaz and felt an instant comfort and connection. She was so relatable and also very smart and qualified. I love that she’s a physician and uses researched-backed methods. Her Enso recipes excited me because I did not feel deprived at all! Since working with Dr Solmaz, I am down thirty pounds, I can shop in “normal” stores again and I feel my confidence and energy have skyrocketed. She has truly changed my life!

Lauren H., mom of 2, busy Marketing Manager, Boston

“This is not a diet—it’s a frame shift. Dr. Amirnazmi’s plan allowed me to realize I didn’t have to starve myself or give up real food to feel better. The recipes were easy to follow and full of flavor. For the first time, I had a plan I could stick with, and it worked. My running became more efficient. I dropped 22 lbs in just 4 months and beat my personal record in a marathon.” 

Frank S, dad and busy surgeon 

 If this message resonates, now's the time.

The Enso Kitchen is more than just recipes--it’s a full, evidence-based system to help you lower inflammation, rebalance hormones, increase energy, and lose weight naturally.
You’ll get satisfying, blood sugar-friendly meals and real-life strategies that make healthy eating easy--even with a full plate.

Click here to get your copy of The Enso Kitchen
 

Here’s to healing through food and feeling better-for good 

Warmly,
Dr. Solmaz