Inflammation in the body can be from many sources, including acute inflammation where it is short-term, and chronic inflammation that it often from a chronic condition. No matter what is causing your inflammation, pain, and other symptoms, your diet can help a lot.

Not only are there foods you should avoid to reduce inflammation, there are also many healthy and delicious foods you can add to your diet to help reduce and prevent inflammation.

1 – Fatty Fish

When it comes to protein, it doesn’t get much better than fatty fish. Not only can fatty fish be an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, but it is also an anti-inflammatory food. This is why you will often see fatty fish like salmon and mackerel recommended for people with inflammatory conditions. Continue reading →

What is it about French fries that have us hooked? Without a doubt, French fries are delicious.

However, that magical deliciousness comes at a steep cost- pound for pound (or serving) French fries are taking a chunk out of our health unmatched by other foods.

But Why? Here’s a quick overview:

French Fries are Made of White Potatoes

Well, the thing is white potatoes are notorious anti-nutrients. What that means, in a nutshell, is that they prevent absorption of nutrients from beneficial foods into your blood, thus reducing the nourishment you get from a meal. Continue reading →