Anti-Inflammation Diet for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction 1

Part I: Taking the Mystery Out of Inflammation 7

Chapter 1: Inflammation, Food, and You 9

Chapter 2: Understanding How Food Can Be Your Body's Enemy19

Chapter 3: Determining Inflammation’s Role in Chronic Diseases 31

Part II: Understanding Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition 49

Chapter 4: Filling Your Plate to Fight Inflammation 51

Chapter 5: Feeling the Love (or Hate) in Fats 63

Chapter 6: Conquering Carbohydrates 73

Chapter 7: Getting the Right Kinds of Protein 87

Chapter 8: Indulging in Sweets 95

Part III: Enjoying Recipes for Less Inflammation and Better Health 103

Chapter 9: Starting the Day Off Right: Unbeatable Breakfasts 105

Chapter 10: Something on the Side: Appetizers and Snacks 127

Chapter 11: Bring Out the Bowls: Soups 157

Chapter 12: Keeping It Light: Salads 173

Chapter 13: Making the Main Course: Basic Entrees 193

Chapter 14: Cranking Your Entrees Up a Notch 209

Chapter 15: Topping It Off: Desserts 229

Chapter 16: Making Home Cooking Less Inflammatory 247

Part IV: Living an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle 245

Chapter 17: Keeping Your Cool When Dining Out 263

Chapter 18: Looking at Prescription-Drug Alternatives and Supplements 275

Chapter 19: Making Strides Against Inflammation 289

Part V: The Part of Tens 301

Chapter 20: Ten Benefits of Stopping Inflammation in Its Tracks 303

Chapter 21: Ten Inflammation-Fighting Foods 309

Chapter 22: Ten Anti-Inflammatory Supplements and Herbs 317

Part VI: Appendixes 329

Appendix A: Inflammation Factor Ratings 331

Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 335

Index 339