The Complete Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Foods

by Lizzie Streit

Improve 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, and
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. Authored by Lizzie Streit, a renowned nutritionist and prolific contributor to Healthline.com, one of the most widely read sites on nutrition, this anti-inflammatory guide demystifies  which anti-inflammatory foods are the most worthwhile to include in your diet  and includes a  list of foods to avoid , while offering advice on assessing your diet along with a detailed guide to which health concerns may benefit from an anti-inflammatory diet. Beat inflammation through your diet with this handy guide at your side.

Discover today’s top trending health and wellness topics with the  Everyday Wellbeing series  from Chartwell Books. From smart eating habits to personal growth advice, these engaging lifestyle guides give you the expert tips and life hacks you need to help you make good choices while practicing mindfulness and self-love. Whether you want to explore cooking with new ingredients like adaptogens and CBD, or make it a priority to incorporate self-care into your daily routine, these brightly colored take-along handbooks have the tools you need to succeed. Other books in the series Adaptogens ,  The Celery Juice Book ,  The CBD Handbook ,  The Complete Guide to Self-Care ,  The Air Fryer Instant Pot Cookbook ,  The Plant-Based Cookbook ,  The Quick and Easy Keto Air Fryer Cookbook , and  The Witch’s Complete Guide to Self-Care .

160 pages, Hardcover

Published November 29, 2022

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.