Low-grade inflammation is a condition inside the body (directly related to diet) that slowly wears on the body, facilitating chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. This book takes a preventative dietary approach to fighting inflammation by stimulating natural healing with anti-inflammatory foods and supplements.

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