Resources
In this appendix, we’ve pulled together even more information on inflammation, nutritional information, anti-inflammation publications, health organizations, and more.
Health Organizations
Alzheimer’s Association
alz.org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
aaaai.org
American Autoimmune and Related Diseases Association
aarda.org
American Cancer Society
cancer.org
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
acaai.org
American College of Cardiology
acc.org
American Diabetes Association
diabetes.org
American Heart Association
heart.org
American Sleep Apnea Association
sleepapnea.org
Arthritis Foundation
arthritis.org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
aafa.org
Celiac Disease Foundation
celiac.org
Center for Science in the Public Interest
cspinet.org
Food Allergy Research and Education
foodallergy.org
Macular Degeneration Foundation
eyesight.org
National Stroke Association
stroke.org
Oldways Preservation Trust
oldwayspt.org
Federal Health Agencies
Administration on Aging
aoa.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
cdc.gov
Eldercare Locator
eldercare.gov
Public Health Agency of Canada
phac-aspc.gc.ca
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program NHLBI Health Information Network
nhlbi.nih.gov
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
nhlbi.nih.gov
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
nal.usda.gov/fnic
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
fda.gov
American Cancer Society
cancer.org/healthy/toolsandcalculators/calculators/app/calorie-counter-calculator(Check this site for a calculator that tallies your daily calorie needs.)
Canadian Health Network
hc-sc.gc.ca
C-Reactive Protein Health
crphealth.com
FamilyDoctor
familydoctor.org
Federal Nutrition Agencies
ChooseMyPlate
choosemyplate.gov
Health
health.gov
InteliHealth
intelihealth.com
Mayo Clinic
mayoclinic.com
Medscape
medscape.com
MSN Health and Fitness
healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/calculating-exercise-calories-burned-1
(This site hosts an interactive tool that measures how many calories you burn during certain activities.)
National Center for Health Statistics
cdc.gov/growthcharts
(Find BMI charts for children here.)
Nutrition
nutrition.gov
WebMD
webmd.com
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
eatright.org
Fast Food Facts
foodfacts.info
Glycemic Index
glycemicindex.com
Healthier Fast Food Choices
healthchecksystems.com/ffood.htm
Nutrient Data Laboratory
ars.usda.gov/nutrientdata
Nutrition Data
nutritiondata.com
(Check here for nutrient analysis for any food or recipe.)
Oldways Preservation Trust
oldwayspt.org
Organic Kitchens
organickitchen.com
Whole Grains Council
wholegrainscouncil.org
Organic Food
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
afsic.nal.usda.gov
Cooperative Grocer Network
cooperativegrocer.coop
FoodRoutes Network
foodroutes.org
Just Food
justfood.org
LocalHarvest
localharvest.org
Organic Consumers Association
organicconsumers.org
Slow Food
slowfood.com
Magazines and Newsletters
ConsumerReports Health
consumerreports.org/main/crh/home.jsp
(Online newsletter.)
Food Reflections Newsletter
liferaydemo.unl.edu/web/fnh/food-reflections
(Free email subscription from the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.)
Nutrition Action Healthletter
cspinet.org/nah
Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter
healthletter.tufts.edu/contact.html
Books
Blatner, Dawn Jackson. The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease, and Add Years to Your Life. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010.
Duyff, Roberta Larsen. The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, Third Edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2006.
Gans, Keri. The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You. New York: Gallery, 2011.
Grotto, David. 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life. New York: Bantam. 2010.
McIndoo, Heidi Reichenberger. When to Eat What. Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2011.
Shanta Retelny, Victoria, and Jovanka Joann Milivojevic. The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods. Indianapolis: Alpha Books, 2011.
Taub-Dix, Bonnie. Read It Before You Eat It: How to Decode Food Labels and Make the Healthiest Choice Every Time. New York: Plume, 2010.
Zied, Elisa. Nutrition at Your Fingertips. Indianapolis: Alpha Books, 2009.
American Heart Association. The New American Heart Association Cookbook. New York: Ballantine, 2001.
Berry, Barbara. 5 a Day: The Better Health Cookbook; Savor the Flavor of Fruits and Vegetables. Emmaus, PA: Rodale, 2002.
Dudash, Michelle. Clean Eating for Busy Families. Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2012.
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. The Food Allergy News Cookbook: A Collection of Recipes from Food Allergy News and Members of the Food Allergy Network. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1998.
McIndoo, Heidi Reichenberger, and Ed Jackson. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to 200-300-400 Calorie Meals. Indianapolis: Alpha Books, 2012.
Reinhardt-Martin, Jane. The Amazing Flax Cookbook. Washington, DC: TSA Press, 2004.
Yarnell, Elizabeth. Glorious One-Pot Meals. Denver: Pomegranate Consulting, 2005.