Maintaining a healthy weight has a whole host of benefits and should be the pursuit of each of us in order to be at our best. One of my favorite ways to lose weight natrually and in a healthy fashion is through what is called intermittent fasting. Read More
Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods 1. Grass Fed Beef – Surprised to see the top anti-inflammatory foods list? Contrary to popular opinion, not all red meat is bad. Red meat that has been pumped full of hormones and antibiotics and raised in unsanitary conditions is the menace. Free-range pasture-fed livestock contains a high amount of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. While not in as high a concentration as cold water fish such as salmon, livestock that grazes builds up a nice amount of omega-3 fatty acids as well as the nutritious phytonutrient compounds of the grass. Why did I put it at #1? Because I’m truly tired of the ‘conventional wisdom’ inaccurately categorizing this food as a villain. 2. Blueberries- They are packed with natural compounds that decrease inflammation. Several studies have also shown that blueberries may protect the brain from effects of aging. Highly nutritious, low-glycemic. Great frozen year-round. 3. Cherries - In April of 2006 in the Journal of nutrition did a study that showed that you can significantly reduce inflammation by eating cherries. One of the villains of ill-health and weight gain is insulin spiking meals, caused by high-glycemic foods. Cherries have a relatively low glycemic index. 4. Turmeric – Turmeric may just be the most potent natural anti-inflammatory known to man. Eat the root or use the spice as often as you can. 5. Ginger - Ginger is in the same family as turmeric, thus ginger has the same ability to effectively manage blood sugar. I love... Read More