Anti-Inflammation Diet for Dummies

Informationen zum Autor Dr. Artemis Morris is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist, educator, and researcher in clinical nutrition. She teaches at The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine.Molly Rossiter is an award-winning writer who covers new research in science and self-improvement. Klappentext Trusted information and healthy, delicious recipes to fight inflammationLow-grade inflammation is a condition inside the body, directly related to diet, that slowly wears on the body, facilitating chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Also, the latest research has detected a correlation between inflammation and conditions like severe allergies, asthma, and even cancer.Anti-Inflammation Diet For Dummies takes a preventative dietary approach to fighting inflammation by stimulating natural healing with anti-inflammatory foods and supplements. It reveals the causes of inflammation and provides a how-to prescription for eliminating it through diet changes, stress reduction, and healthy weight loss.* Defines what inflammation is, how it develops, and its associated risks* Outlines foods and supplements rich in natural inflammation-fighting agents* 100 healthy and delicious recipes loaded with anti-inflammatory agentsAnti-Inflammation For Dummies is an invaluable resource to help you make smart diet choices by avoiding problematic foods that instigate the inflammatory process, and arms you with knowledge and delicious recipes to get on the road to a healthier you. Zusammenfassung Low-grade inflammation is a condition inside the body (directly related to diet) that slowly wears on the body, facilitating chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. This book takes a preventative dietary approach to fighting inflammation by stimulating natural healing with anti-inflammatory foods and supplements. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1Part I: Taking the Mystery Out of Inflammation 7Chapter 1: Inflammation, Food, and You 9Chapter 2: Understanding How Food Can Be Your Body's Enemy19Chapter 3: Determining Inflammation's Role in Chronic Diseases 31Part II: Understanding Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition 49Chapter 4: Filling Your Plate to Fight Inflammation 51Chapter 5: Feeling the Love (or Hate) in Fats 63Chapter 6: Conquering Carbohydrates 73Chapter 7: Getting the Right Kinds of Protein 87Chapter 8: Indulging in Sweets 95Part III: Enjoying Recipes for Less Inflammation and Better Health 103Chapter 9: Starting the Day Off Right: Unbeatable Breakfasts 105Chapter 10: Something on the Side: Appetizers and Snacks 127Chapter 11: Bring Out the Bowls: Soups 157Chapter 12: Keeping It Light: Salads 173Chapter 13: Making the Main Course: Basic Entrees 193Chapter 14: Cranking Your Entrees Up a Notch 209Chapter 15: Topping It Off: Desserts 229Chapter 16: Making Home Cooking Less Inflammatory 247Part IV: Living an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle 245Chapter 17: Keeping Your Cool When Dining Out 263Chapter 18: Looking at Prescription-Drug Alternatives and Supplements 275Chapter 19: Making Strides Against Inflammation 289Part V: The Part of Tens 301Chapter 20: Ten Benefits of Stopping Inflammation in Its Tracks 303Chapter 21: Ten Inflammation-Fighting Foods 309Chapter 22: Ten Anti-Inflammatory Supplements and Herbs 317Part VI: Appendixes 329Appendix A: Inflammation Factor Ratings 331Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 335Index 339...

List of contents

Introduction 1Part I: Taking the Mystery Out of Inflammation 7Chapter 1: Inflammation, Food, and You 9Chapter 2: Understanding How Food Can Be Your Body's Enemy19Chapter 3: Determining Inflammation's Role in Chronic Diseases 31Part II: Understanding Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition 49Chapter 4: Filling Your Plate to Fight Inflammation 51Chapter 5: Feeling the Love (or Hate) in Fats 63Chapter 6: Conquering Carbohydrates 73Chapter 7: Getting the Right Kinds of Protein 87Chapter 8: Indulging in Sweets 95Part III: Enjoying Recipes for Less Inflammation and Better Health 103Chapter 9: Starting the Day Off Right: Unbeatable Breakfasts 105Chapter 10: Something on the Side: Appetizers and Snacks 127Chapter 11: Bring Out the Bowls: Soups 157Chapter 12: Keeping It Light: Salads 173Chapter 13: Making the Main Course: Basic Entrees 193Chapter 14: Cranking Your Entrees Up a Notch 209Chapter 15: Topping It Off: Desserts 229Chapter 16: Making Home Cooking Less Inflammatory 247Part IV: Living an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle 245Chapter 17: Keeping Your Cool When Dining Out 263Chapter 18: Looking at Prescription-Drug Alternatives and Supplements 275Chapter 19: Making Strides Against Inflammation 289Part V: The Part of Tens 301Chapter 20: Ten Benefits of Stopping Inflammation in Its Tracks 303Chapter 21: Ten Inflammation-Fighting Foods 309Chapter 22: Ten Anti-Inflammatory Supplements and Herbs 317Part VI: Appendixes 329Appendix A: Inflammation Factor Ratings 331Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 335Index 339

Product details

• Authors: Morris, Artemi Morris, Artemis Morris, Artemis Rossiter Morris, Artemis/ Rossiter Morris, Molly Rossiter
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.08.2011
• EAN: 9781118023815
• ISBN: 978-1-118-02381-5
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: For Dummies; For Dummies
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Illnesses, therapies; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine