How to Eat an Anti­-Inflammatory Diet

Why Should I Eat an Anti-inflammatory Diet?

We need inflammation for many healing responses in the body. However, chronic inflammation is responsible for many damaging effects of common diseases. Eating well helps us balance the healing and harmful sides of inflammation. Since ancient times, inflammation has been described as redness, heat, swelling, and pain. We initially […]

2017-11-03T12:56:57-07:00March 25th, 2016|Nutrition|

Egg and Watercress Salad Recipe with a Turmeric Curry Vinaigrette

Here’s a superfood you need to eat more of: watercress.

With more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach, watercress is a super vegetable. Its antioxidants reduce inflammation and pain. The sulphur glycosides help with chronic bronchitis. Watercress also improves your eyes, digestion, and bones. And yes, it’s tasty.

 

2017-06-20T15:40:46-07:00April 22nd, 2015|Recipes|

The Health Benefits of Eating Blueberries

Eat blueberries. It’s that simple.

I’m a big advocate of an overall healthy diet. Eating more whole grains, vegetables and fruits in general pays off more than narrowing your diet to specific ‘superfoods’. Here’s why I’m a fan of these little blue gems of goodness as part of your healthy diet.

Busy? Perfect. Grab Some Blueberries.

Your day is packed […]

2017-06-20T15:30:59-07:00March 17th, 2015|Nutrition|

Reduce Inflammation With These Foods (+ 3 Foods to Avoid)

Pain is complex. We don’t fully understand what causes pain. We do know, however, that inflammation is a large factor and can impact every cell type and organ system. Inflammation is how our body reacts to harmful substances like bacteria, viruses, and damaged cells and is responsible for most of the damaging effects we […]

2017-06-20T15:16:41-07:00March 1st, 2015|Nutrition, Pain Management|

My Top 10 Favorite Superfoods (+ Delicious Recipes!)

Why do some people think that all the superfoods we’re supposed to eat are so expensive?

They don’t have to be. The media tells us every six months that there is a new mystical fruit or oil that we have to consume in order to live long. Let’s not fall for that marketing spin. They may […]

2017-06-20T14:56:05-07:00December 9th, 2014|Nutrition, Recipes|
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