{"product_id":"the-anti-inflammatory-action-plan-barbara-rowe-lisa-davis","title":"The Anti-Inflammatory Action Plan (Barbara Rowe, Lisa Davis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Anti-Inflammatory Action Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e is your guide to understanding inflammation and how you can incorporate anti-inflammatory foods into your everyday diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut your finger accidentally and the area will swell, redden, and heat up. This type of acute inflammatory response is the body's reaction to trauma, and it's an essential part of the healing process. But \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003einflammation can be harmful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when it hangs around too long and refuses to leave. When the inflammation switch refuses to turn off, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe body operates as if it is always under attack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the older we get, the more likely this is to happen). White blood cells flood the system for weeks, months, and even years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers are now linking low-grade, persistent inflammation to premature aging, heart disease, M.S., diabetes, Alzheimer's, psoriasis, arthritis, and cancer. While anti-inflammatory drugs do exist, they can injure the stomach or suppress the immune system. Fortunately, the situation can be remedied by a change in diet, specifically by altering the kinds of fats you eat. Omega-3 fatty acids tend to decrease inflammation while omega-6 fats and trans-fats increase inflammation. While many foods in the standard American diet (unrefined white flour, sugar, red meat, dairy, fast food, and food additives) exacerbate inflammation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea healthy diet made up of fish, nuts, seeds, oils, lean grass-fed meats, and fruits and vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can help lessen or prevent inflammation. Likewise, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ecertain spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as turmeric, cloves, and ginger have proven anti-inflammatory properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecipes include: pecan date bread with currants, southern spiced peaches, black bean burritos with avocado and mango, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamilton Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362147877122,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/0463\/6790\/files\/91RzKn8HoCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1771012891","url":"https:\/\/omnivorebooks.myshopify.com\/products\/the-anti-inflammatory-action-plan-barbara-rowe-lisa-davis","provider":"Omnivore Books on Food","version":"1.0","type":"link"}