Inflammation: The Good and the Bad
Inflammation: A Key Player in Your Body's Defense System
Inflammation and C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Where Does CRP Come From?
CRP and Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Medicine and Inflammation
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
The Mediterranean Connection
When Inflammation Is Out of Control
Heart Disease: The Top Killer in the United States
How Does Inflammation Cause Heart Attacks?
Cancer: The Second Top Killer in the United States
Stroke: The Number-Three Killer in the United States
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Nothing to Sneeze At: Allergies
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Other Autoimmune Diseases
Fat Is Not Just Fat Anymore
New Discoveries About Fat and Inflammation
Fat: A Modern-Day Disease
Overweight and Obesity: What Is the Difference?
How to Calculate Your BMI
Overweight and Malnourished
What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome and Inflammation
What Causes Metabolic Syndrome?
How to Measure Your Waist
Tackling Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome and Your Brain
Eat an Anti-Inflammation Diet to Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Follow the Anti-Inflammation Diet if You Have Metabolic Syndrome
Eat Whole Grains to Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Big Protein Red Quinoa Salad
Bulgur and Black Bean Salad
Mushroom Brown Rice Pilaf
Curried Barley and Raisins
Armenian Christmas Pudding
No Butter! Apple Cranberry Pie
The Seven Principles of the Anti-Inflammation Diet
Eat a Well-Balanced Variety of Wholesome Foods
Eat Only Unsaturated Fats
The Devil Is in the Details
The Worst of the Lot: Trans Fats
Eat One Good Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Every Day
Eat a Lot of Whole Grains
Eat Healthy Sources of Protein
Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables
Eliminate Refined and Processed Foods as Much as Possible
Fiber, Sugar, and Cholesterol
How the Anti-Inflammation Diet Works
The Healthy Eating Pyramid
The Healthy Eating Pyramid and the Anti-Inflammation Diet
Who Should Practice the Anti-Inflammation Diet
A Key to Success: Maintain a Healthy Weight
The Anti-Inflammation Diet Includes Antioxidant-Rich Carbs
The Anti-Inflammation Diet Promotes Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Avoid Eating Trigger Foods
Eliminate Inflammatory Foods
Japanese Carrot Salad Dressing
Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce
Putting It into Action: Fats
The Worst of the Lot: Trans Fats
Flax, Apple, and Walnut Muffins
Caper and Olive Oil Tapenade
Pasta with Lemon Olive Oil
Putting It into Action: Omega-3s
Poultry, Meats, and Dairy
Spinach Salad with Oranges and Walnuts
Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples
Putting It into Action: Grains
How to Add Whole Grains to Your Menus
Whole Grains: From A to W
Toasted Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Putting It into Action: Protein
Maybe There Is Some Truth to High-Protein Diets
Legumes: Affordable Wonder Foods
Try These Grains for Protein Variety
Putting It into Action: Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables Fight Inflammation
Fruits and Vegetables 101
What Color Is Your Produce?
Supplements or Pills Are Not the Answer
Calculating Portions: Fruits
Figuring Out Servings: Vegetables
Grilling Fruits and Vegetables
Putting It into Action: Eliminate Processed and Refined Foods
The Perils of Processed and Refined Foods
Processed Foods and Insulin Resistance
How to Stay Away from High GI Foods
Highly Processed and Refined Foods
The Virtues of Organic Foods
Tips for Finding and Buying Organic Foods
Cut Back on All Soft Drinks
Fun Recipes for Kids (and Adults, Too!)
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Different Ages and Different Nutritional Needs
Obesity in Children and Teens
Summing It Up: The Tufts Pyramid
Dry Beans and Nuts, Fish, Poultry, Lean Meat, and Eggs
Bright-Colored Vegetables
Whole, Enriched, and Fortified Grains and Cereals
Greek Spinach Risotto (Spanakorizo)
Baked Vegetable Medley with Dill
Healthy (No Lard) Refritos (Refried Beans)
Anti-Inflammation Guidelines for the Marketplace
Fast Food and the Anti-Inflammation Diet
Can Fast Equal Nutritious?
What to Avoid at Fast-Food Restaurants
Breakfast Recipes and Tips
Stay Away from Store-Bought Breakfast Bars
Fruit and Spice Breakfast Bulgur
Whole-Grain Vegetable Sandwiches
Hummus with Yogurt and Lemon
More from Elizabeth Yarnell
African Peanut Butter Stew
Uncooked Beans and Whole Grains
Proceed with Extreme Cautio
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Certifications Can Guide You to Health-Promoting Products
Reducing Food Contamination from Packaging
Supplements: What Is the Word?
GLA: Evening Primrose, Borage, and Black Currant
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Tips from the National Institutes of Health
Hormones, Aging, and Inflammation
What About Vitamins and Minerals?
Keep Track of Everything You Take
Exercise and Stress Reduction
The Different Kinds of Stress
Using Meditation to Relax
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Listen to Soothing Sounds
Five Keys for Quitting Smoking
Get Support and Encouragement
Learn New Skills and Behaviors
Get Medication and Use It Correctly
Be Prepared for Relapse or Difficult Situations
Special Situations or Conditions
What Can I Do to Get a Good Night's Sleep?
Exercise and Weight Control
Activities and Their Intensity Levels
Restoration of Balance and Reduction of Falls
Proper Weight Maintenance
Walking Your Way to Health
Walking and Weight Control
Get More Out of Your Walk
Fitting Physical Activity into Your Daily Life
Anti-Inflammation Cooking
Special and Popular Diets
Eat, Drink, and Weigh Less
Weight Watchers Winning Points System
The Ornish Diet (Eat More, Weigh Less)
The Eat Right for Your Type Diet
The GI (Glycemic Index) Diet
The DASH Eating Plan for Hypertension
DASH Tips to Reduce Salt and Sodium
Controlling Sodium When Eating Out
The American Heart Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Meal Plan
Gluten- and Lactose-Free Recipes
Gluten-Free Taco Quesadillas
No Wheat, No Dairy, Low Salt
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