The Complete Guide To Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Recipes To Support Your Health And Immune System By Lizzie Streit

by Lizzie Streit, The Complete Guide To Anti-Inflammatory Foods By Lizzie Streit (Contributor)

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be DispatchedThe Complete Guide To Anti-Inflammatory Foods By LizzieImprove your diet and ward off health problems caused by inflammation with this clearly organized directory of 50 anti-inflammatory foods, complete with tips and recipes.The older we get, the more likely inflammation of the body can be harmful and cause long-term damage. Researchers have linked low-grade, persistent inflammation to premature aging, heart disease, MS, diabetes, Alzheimer's, psoriasis, arthritis, and cancer. While anti-inflammatory drugs do exist, they might not always be the best option. Fortunately, aggressive inflammation can be remedied by a simple change in diet.The Complete Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Foods introduces 50 anti-inflammatory foods that can easily be incorporated into your day-to-day diet with tips and tricks to keep their anti-inflammatory properties active while preparing your favorite meals and snacks. Most anti-inflammatory foods are naturally vegan and gluten free, andTomatoesAvocadosGreen BeansBell PeppersSesame SeedsWalnutsChickpeasAnd more!The guide explains how each food contributes to improving your health and well-being, and includes tasty recipe suggestions for combining several anti-inflammatory foods to boost your daily intake. The benefits of each food are listed, such as antioxidants and polyphenols--protective compounds found in plants--that may contribute to protecting against inflammation, as well as the nutritional breakdown of foods to help include them as part of restricted diets such as Keto or low GI.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Lorena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Registered dietitian Lizzie Streit begins her book with an overview of chronic inflammation and the diet and lifestyle choices that affect it positively and negatively. The second and largest section of the book is a directory of 50 anti-inflammatory foods backed by scientific research. The third section includes eight recipes that incorporate these anti-inflammatory foods. The book concludes with an index. The entire book is filled with beautiful photographs of anti-inflammatory foods and beverages.

The introduction explains how foods and lifestyle choices affect inflammation, including a glossary, food chart, blueprint to anti-inflammatory eating, discussion of special diets, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). This information was easy to understand, although it doesn’t go into much depth. I didn’t learn anything new here, but it’s a fine introduction if you’re new to the subject.

The anti-inflammatory foods profiled include fruits and vegetables, grains and legumes, seafood, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, drinks, sweets, and fermented foods. I thought a few choices were odd (wheatgrass?), but most were common. Each profile includes an overview of the anti-inflammatory effects and nutritional values of the food, tips on how to select and prepare the food, pros and cons in relation to special diets, and how to incorporate more of that food in your diet. I appreciate that the author includes cautions about who might be better off avoiding these foods.

The recipes are organized into breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks (two each). I tried several of the recipes and found them tasty and easy to prepare. The Lemon Chickpea Quinoa Salad is particularly refreshing and has become part of our regular meal rotation. Each recipe is designed to make four servings. They are clearly written with an explanation of the anti-inflammatory benefits, as well as helpful tips and suggested alternatives. There are beautiful photos of the finished product, but no process photos. The recipes do not include nutritional data if that is important to you.

I wish this book included more recipes, but I think it’s a good introduction to incorporating more anti-inflammatory foods in your diet, which is something most of us would benefit from.

I was provided an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

[Geo Hendrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the table of contents! It was organized very well. I found it very easy to find information I was looking for! The Pictures made it enjoyable too! I’m keeping this book.