"Diet influences inflammation; dietary-related inflammation may, in turn, promote…

"Diet influences inflammation; dietary-related inflammation may, in turn, promote depression; and depression can, in turn, advance inflammation."

Additionally, "cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes account for almost 70% of all deaths in the United States; these diseases share inflammation as a common link."

In order to protect against inflammation responses, our diet is our first step.  Check out this great review in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine that links Stress, Food, and Inflammation together.