Using fruit flies, the researchers were able to determine that when autophagy broke down, the levels of Kenny rose, and that led to dangerous inflammation within the gut—a process that could be even worse in humans, they say. The good news is that numerous healthy foods stimulate autophagy, which could help control the levels of Kenny. Which foods are they talking about? Try pomegranates, red grapes, pears, mushrooms, lentils, soybeans and green peas.