[Dummies 01] • Anti-Inflammatory Diet For Dummies · 2nd Edition, 2nd edition by Morris, Artemis -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Taking the Mystery Out of Inflammation

Chapter 1: Inflammation, Food, and You

Defining What Inflammation Is Treating Your Symptoms with Nutrition Supplementing Your Diet with an Anti-Inflammation Lifestyle

Chapter 2: Understanding How Food Can Be Your Body’s Enemy

Defining Toxic Foods Looking at Allergies and Specific Sensitivities Getting Tested for Allergies and Sensitivities Working within Your Food Limits to Avoid Inflammation Understanding the Role of Environmental Toxicity Eating Clean to Ward Off Inflammation

Chapter 3: Determining Inflammation’s Role in Chronic Diseases

Understanding Chronic Diseases Connecting Heart Disease, Obesity, and Diabetes to Inflammation Striking the Brain: Neurodegenerative Disease and Inflammation Contributing to Cancer Altering the Mind with Inflammation Asthma: Inflaming the Lungs Disrupting Your Digestive System Knocking Your Immune System Off-Kilter

Part 2: Deciphering Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

Chapter 4: Filling Your Plate to Fight Inflammation

Following Recommendations for Good and Bad Food Categories Adapting General Food Recommendations for Your Needs Finding your way to fermented foods Implementing the Anti-Inflammation Plan

Chapter 5: Making the Right Diet Choice for You

Taking a Closer Look at Diets and Making Them Work Reducing Carbs — The Ketogenic Diet Eating like a Caveman (or Cavewoman) — The Paleo Diet Giving Up Animals — Vegetarian and Vegan Lifestyle

Chapter 6: Feeling the Love (or Hate) in Fats

Getting the Message: Fat, Inflammation, and Cell Signals Exploring Different Kinds of Fat Identifying the Best Fat Sources

Chapter 7: Conquering Carbohydrates

Understanding the Role of Carbohydrates Types of Carbs: Comparing Simple and Complex Carbohydrates Keeping Carbs in Check to Help Inflammation Choosing Your Carb Sources

Chapter 8: Getting the Right Kinds of Protein

Looking at Protein’s Role in the Body Considering Your Protein Sources Getting the Balance Right

Chapter 9: Indulging in Sweets

Connecting Sugars and Sweeteners to Inflammation Eating Less Sugar Giving In to Your Sweet Tooth

Part 3: Enjoying Recipes for Less Inflammation and Better Health

Chapter 10: Starting the Day off Right: Unbeatable Breakfasts

Simple Starts: Smoothies and Yogurts Sweetening Toasts, Cereals, and More Enjoying Savory Egg Breakfasts

Chapter 11: Something on the Side: Appetizers and Snacks

Making Dips Everyone Enjoys Choosing Vegan Cheeses for Cheesy Appetizers Whipping Up Seafood Starters Enjoying Stuffed Starters and Wraps Setting Out Simple Snacks

Chapter 12: Bringing Out the Bowls: Soups

Finding Variety in Vegetarian Soups Making Soups with an Asian Twist Cooking Some Hearty Chicken Soup

Chapter 13: Keeping It Light: Salads

Starring Greens and Other Veggies Making a Meal of Salads with Meat or Seafood Fixing Bean Salads

Chapter 14: Making the Main Course: Basic Entrees

Packing Vegetarian Dishes Full of Flavor Serving Up Poultry and Seafood Entrees

Chapter 15: Cranking Your Entrees Up a Notch

Making Main Dishes Special Preparing Vegetarian Entrees that Pop

Chapter 16: Topping It Off: Desserts

Refreshing Desserts: Smoothies, Parfaits, and More Going Traditional with Cookies, Rice Pudding, and Baked Fruit Desserts Satisfying Your Craving for Chocolate

Part 4: Living an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle

Chapter 17: Making Home Cooking Less Inflammatory

Stocking an Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen Choosing the Right Cooking Methods Making Favorite Dishes Less Inflammatory

Chapter 18: Keeping Your Cool When Dining Out

Choosing a Restaurant Planning Your Order Finding Anti-Inflammatory Foods at Restaurants Exploring Food Options by Restaurant Type Keeping Portions Under Control

Chapter 19: Looking at Prescription-Drug Alternatives and Supplements

Treating Inflammation with Over-the-Counter Medication Pointing to the Positive Side of Probiotics Using Dietary Supplements to Fill in the Nutritional Gaps Choosing Dietary Supplements Wisely

Chapter 20: Making Strides against Inflammation

Fighting Inflammation with Cardiovascular Activity Finding Stress Relief in Meditation and Yoga

Part 5: The Part of Tens

Chapter 21: Ten Benefits of Stopping Inflammation in Its Tracks

Making You Feel Happier Staying Sharp Lowering Your Risk of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease Decreasing Your Cholesterol Levels Decreasing Your Risk of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Losing Weight Strengthening Your Bones Decreasing Your Risk of Autoimmune Disorders Affecting Risk and Ability to Fight Cancer Improving Fertility

Chapter 22: Ten Inflammation-Fighting Foods

Salmon Flaxseeds Blueberries Natural Almonds Mushrooms Broccoli Quinoa Brussels Sprouts Onions Green Tea

Chapter 23: Ten Anti-Inflammatory Supplements and Herbs

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Mixed EPA and DHA from Fish Oils Ginger Turmeric/Curcumin NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) Zinc Boswellia Vitamin D Vitamin C Papain Coenzyme Q10

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