How to get started on an anti-inflammatory diet plan is a question I often get asked and the first thing I'd like to say about that is JUST GET STARTED! You don't have to know everything in order to get started, so really the best course of action to start reducing inflammation is to JUST GET STARTED NOW! Of course I am going to give you some … [Read more...]
Top 5 Pro Inflammatory Foods
In the Western diet there are many food products that could potentially be pro-inflammatory foods. This is because the Western diet is filled with food products that are unnatural and this stimulates a negative response from the immune system. It's also because certain food products are overconsumed, in much larger portions than is healthy, and on … [Read more...]
Healthy Carbs To Eat: Why It’s the #1 Food To Focus On
I recently held an online webinar to share the number one food to focus on to get better results with weight loss, inflammation, blood sugar, and energy. You can probably guess from the title of this post that the food is carbohydrates, which is more of a food group than just one food. So in this replay of the webinar we share: Why carbs … [Read more...]
3 Powerful Ways Weight Loss Can Reduce Inflammation Naturally
Did you know that fat cells can make us more susceptible to a whole range of conditions as we put on weight? Did you know that having more fat cells can affect our health and impact our immune system? Fat cells are actually very interesting cells in our bodies and right here we’re about to delve into 3 very powerful ways weight loss can reduce … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #60: What does inflammation mean exactly?
In today's podcast we cover some more info about one of my favourite topics, inflammation! We cover: How inflammation is related to many conditions other than arthritis What inflammation is and how it occurs What we can do to reduce inflammation The foods to focus on to get started on the right track Get Involved In The Challenge! … [Read more...]
What Kind Of Diet Plan Is Anti-Inflammatory?
Someone over on facebook recently asked me: 'What diet plan are you on?' They also said: 'I am trying my best to stick to the Mediterranean diet because I've heard it is clean and healthy. Is this the best anti-inflammatory diet plan to follow?' Well let's start with my diet. To be honest I don't really call the diet plan I follow anything in … [Read more...]
Omega 3 vs Omega 6 Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated fats, we’ve all heard of that right? But both omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids come under the umbrella of polyunsaturated fats, and yet they are both very different. I remember asking my university lecturer about the reason why polyunsaturated fats have been promoted so heavily as “healthy” fats when omega 6 fats are know to be not … [Read more...]
Is Green Tea Anti-Inflammatory?
I did some research this week looking at some of the latest research on green tea and inflammation. And here’s what came out of it. The short answer: YES, green tea is anti-inflammatory. But if you’re anything like me you’d like to know a bit more, right? Don’t worry I wasn’t going to leave you hanging with the short answer :) I’d love to … [Read more...]
Benefits Of Virgin Olive Oil For Inflammation + 3 Delicious Recipes
After reading this post you will gain some valuable insights into the benefits of virgin olive oil for inflammation, and I'll also give you some practical action tips and recipes on how you can use olive oil in your daily routine!I'd love it if you give some of the recipes and tips a try, so I've included a FREE Downloadble at the end of this post … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #53: Is Butter or Margarine A Healthier Choice?
In todays short food facts podcast we answer the question: Is butter or margarine a healthier choice. What you'll get are a few of the facts and then you can decide for yourself. I already know what my choice is, so what do you think? Extra Resources Here are a couple of videos on the manfacturing processes of butter and margarine. Here is a … [Read more...]
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