Category: Anti-Inflammatory Foods

What to Eat to Help with Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever)

March 24, 2022
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What did a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of a food that costs pennies a day for ragweed allergy sufferers find? A “great deal is asked of our immune system. It is firstly required to respond rapidly and violently to invaders, but at the same time limits both the duration of its response and the collateral damage to the host.”…

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Best Food for Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergies)

March 24, 2022
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  “[A] great deal is asked of [our] immune system. On one hand, it has “to respond rapidly and violently to invaders, but at the same time limits both the… response and the collateral damage to the host.” Anaphylactic shock, like when someone with a peanut allergy drops dead after eating a peanut, is an example…

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Basil: Herb of Scorpions, Doctors, and Kings

March 23, 2022
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For most Americans, the scent of basil usually means Italian food. But this herb is good for much more than just pasta. Some say the basil name comes from “basilisk”—the Greek word for dragon or lizard. Others say it comes from “basileus,” the Greek word for king. Tales from basil folklore support both interpretations. Basil…

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How to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy With Prebiotic Foods

March 17, 2022
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If you look at the classics, the most frequently cited articles in the scientific nutrition literature, the original glycemic index paper comes out at #10, cited over a thousand times. Learning about fruit, vegetables, and cancer prevention was a hallmark. But hitting the top five, cited more than 2,000 times, “Dietary modulation of the human…

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Onions Put to the Test for Weight Loss, Cholesterol, and PCOS Treatment

March 16, 2022
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In my last video on onions, I talked about the data supporting—or not supporting—the role of onions in boosting testosterone in men, protecting bone health, controlling allergies, and dealing with chemo side effects. What about weight loss? Enter the effect of steamed onion consumption on body fat in overweight subjects. The researchers used steamed onions…

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Cooking With Adaptogens: Powerful Herbs and Fun Functional Foods

March 13, 2022
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During the Cold War, Soviet scientists began researching herbs that could give their soldiers, athletes, and even champion chess players an edge. They called these herbs adaptogens, because they help the body better adapt to stress. These same herbs were used thousands of years ago in ancient Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the…

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Tumeric Has Incredible Health Benefits, Add This Golden Spice to Your Latte

March 13, 2022
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If you think that all herbal teas taste like grass clippings, think again. Here is one that does taste delicious, and it is so easy to make, you will be hooked. Turmeric root has a very long history of use on our planet. Its use in traditional medicine is well known, such as its treatment…

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Beat Chronic Stress With Adaptogenic Herbs

March 13, 2022
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We are hearing a lot about herbs of late, and for good reason. Many herbs have been attributed to a higher and longer quality of life, and others have been deemed miracles in their healing abilities for the human body. Yet, the amount we know about herbs is severely lacking, and as such, we haven’t…

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Korean Red Ginseng: King of Adaptogens

March 12, 2022
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Since ancient times, ginseng root has been considered one of the world’s most valuable medicinal herbs. Ginseng is a perennial plant native to the mountainous regions of the Orient. You can spot one at a distance by its cluster of red berries, but it’s what’s underground that counts. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of…

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5 Anti-Inflammatory Snack Ideas to Help Stave Off Hunger

March 12, 2022
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When it comes to choosing a snack that helps lessen inflammation in the body, there are certain types of ingredients you can look for. “Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, extra-virgin olive oil and fatty fish are known contributors to an anti-inflammatory diet,” says Ale Zozos, M.S., RDN. And when in doubt, just go for a plant-based…

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