Are you feeling weighed down by your every day aches and pains? Feel too young to have as many as you do? You’re not alone. I can tell you it is one of the things I commonly hear. I guess that’s not overly surprising, considering I do talk about inflammation a lot. But there is one mysterious ingredient in the modern diet that may be … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #72: List of Inflammatory Diseases
This podcast provides a list of inflammatory diseases and breaks down how inflammation is involved in these conditions. Here’s what we’ll cover: A brief explanation of what inflammatory cytokines are A brief explanation of what inflammation is A list of inflammatory diseases and how inflammation is involved with them Why diet is so important … [Read more...]
Type 2 Diabetes and Inflammation
Inflammation is involved in type 2 diabetes as both a cause and a consequence, meaning that initially inflammation may trigger the development of diabetes, but also once you have diabetes, ongoing systemic inflammation contributes to your condition. Increased Inflammation Precedes Type 2 Diabetes Before type 2 diabetes develops there is increased … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #71: Difference Between Omega 3 and 6
Do you know the difference between Omega 3 and 6 fats? Omega 6 fats are pro-inflammatory and omega 3 fats are anti-inflammatory fats. Yet they are both labeled polyunsaturated fats. So we dig into the difference and debunk both of them in this podcast. Here’s what we’ll cover: The difference between omega 6 and omega 3 fats Food sources of … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Inflammation
Many of my readers here at Good Food Eating suffer with fibromyalgia. And since one of my areas of interest is inflammation, I’ve recently been exploring what the research has to say about fibromyalgia and inflammation to see if it can help inform us more about effective treatment. So let's look at a few was fibromyalgia is involved in … [Read more...]
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Meal Plan: Sneak Peek
If you are a regular reader here at Good Food Eating you will know that I promote an anti-inflammatory diet as an effective solution to decrease the pain and symptoms of many different conditions. I'm so passionate about promoting this way of life, which is why I am launching my new Anti-Inflammatory Start Up Program in a couple of weeks. If you … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #65: Information on Type 2 Diabetes
This podcast is in honour of World Diabetes Day and covers some important information about type 2 diabetes in particular. Here's what we cover: The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes Why we all need to know more about type 2 diabetes What pre-diabetes is How we can get tested for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes How we can … [Read more...]
TOP 2 Best Rated Probiotics For Inflammation & Health
The bacteria in our digestive tract are amazing and can influence and modulate the immune system. But the ability of these amazing bugs to affect our health is not limited to the intestines. It can affect our whole body and influence inflammation as well. So in my usual ways I've been off researching exactly which ones are best for reducing … [Read more...]
Turmeric for Inflammation
Turmeric. You might have heard somewhere that turmeric is good for inflammation. And someone asked on Facebook: "Does it work, how much should one take, and what are the side effects to be aware of?" So let's go over these together now :) While you're here, be sure to to subscribe for weekly nutrition updates about inflammation and … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #64: Pumpkin Health Benefits
Pumpkin has many health benefits and that's what this short food facts podcast is all about. We'll cover: Pumpkin's amazing nutrient profile It's antioxidant power How it can help mood and energy How it improves immunity and helps reduce inflammation And it's amazing benefits for eyesight! Extra Resources My favourite recipes from … [Read more...]
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