Anti-inflammatory diet

by Ms H   Judit Hadnagy

What is inflammation?

 When something harmful or irritating affects a part of your body, your immune system responds and tries to remove it the signs of these actions the symptoms of inflammation. An acute inflammation shows that the body is trying to heal itself. Inflammation does not mean infection, even when an infection causes inflammation. An infection caused by bacteria, virus or fungus, while inflammation is the body's response to it. Your infections, wounds and any damage to tissue would never heal without inflammation 

Inflammation is part of your natural immunity.

Acute inflammation: starts rapidly and quickly becomes sever

Bronchitis

Sore throat

Tonsillitis

Meningitis 

Chronic inflammation: long term can last for several months and years

Asthma

Rheumatoid arthritis

Peptic ulcer

Anti-inflammatory diet

When the inflammation is out of control it can damage your body, example rheumatoid arthritis.  One way of controlling your inflammation by having  a specific diet that is  rich in anti-inflammatory foods.  Foods high in sugar and saturated fat can spur inflammation because they cause over activity in the immune system, which can lead to joint pain, fatigue and damage to the blood vessels. Other foods may curb your inflammation so add these to your plate.

Oily fish like mackerel, sardines, tuna and salmon contain omega 3 fatty acids, which can reduce inflammation. To get the benefit you need to eat fish several times a week.

Whole grains contain high level of fibre, which reduce the level of C- reactive proteins, an indicator of the inflammation of the blood.

Dark green vegetables like spinach, kale, broccoli have high concentration of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals which protect the body from pro-inflammatory molecules, cytokines.

Nuts; almond and walnuts  are rich  in fibre, calcium, vitamin E , antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids helping the body to fight off and repair the damage caused by  the inflammation.

Flax seeds contain high level of fibre, minerals, antioxidant and omega 3 fatty acids all together help to fight against inflammation.

Yogurt  contains calcium and vitamin D – if you don’t have an intolerance to caseine –is good for you.

Beetroot  contains antioxidants, phytochemical, reduces inflammation, protects against  heart disease and cancer.

Spices like ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory properties

Garlic and onion contain anti-inflammatory chemicals.

Olive oil is good for inflammation

Peppers contain vitamins, antioxidant

Tomato is rich in lycopene, which may also help to reduce inflammation.

Avocado loaded with vitamins K and E, potassium, fibre antioxidant, may reduce inflammation.

Best Fruits For Diabetics: Water Melon, Star Fruit And Wax Apple

By Kez Sze 

  

Fruits are very much part of a dietary approach in tackling diabetes, even as early as the starvation treatment by Dr. Louis Webb Hill. To combat the disease after a few days of abstinence from solid foods, the accompanying table on fruits showed mostly those of low glycemic index.

In particular, the watermelon, a fruit with a high glycemic index but low glycemic load was found in the list. Perhaps a modern version of such tables will include the star fruit and rose apple - a breath of fresh air in the diabetic diet.

A star fruit tree with scraggly branches growing next to the door, used to greet all those entering the home of a friend. Perhaps in protest of its proximity to the house, the shedding of its very tiny fruits persisted for months. Just as an individual needs space to grow, so does a tree; for it should be planted at least 30 feet away from a building. Nevertheless, gathering those forlorn fruits prompted me to think more deeply about the uses they could have served.

Water Melon And Star Fruit Nutrition

Isn't it surprising that the palm-sized, thin-skinned and sweetish star fruit can match up to the diabetics' needs just as well as the bigger, sturdier and sweeter water-melon? It is just a matter of portion sizes, they say. So, either one of the 2 fruits will do in lowering high blood pressure naturally. as each boasts a fiber that is tops in lowering cholesterol and slowing down sugar absorption into your bloodstream.

Besides, both fruits are low in sugar, and having high water content (about 92 %), are thus low in calories - 3 factors in favor of the diabetic diet.

However, while the high potassium content in watermelon flushes out the toxins in your kidney; the neurotoxin in the star fruit takes an opposite course and attacks an already distressed kidney. Despite the two fruits are like juice canisters, you must drink of the star fruit with due care, if you have kidney problems.

Wax Apple

Crisp, light on the palate and slightly tinged with sweetness, this fruit also has high fiber content and low fat and calories - all of which will add up to what is a good food for diabetics. Further, it does not harbor any element of neurotoxic fear, in fact, it tonifies your liver and brain

The lustrous deep pink fruits are as beautiful as a rose; while the taste is that of an apple - what a wonderful combination!. Because of this, children love to shove the fruit in their mouth to explore the taste and texture.

Owing to its mild to almost bland taste, it can enrich a salad with more vitamin A and potassium, while offsetting a blend of 4 flavors of herbs like kaffir lime leaves, shallots, lemongrass and torch ginger flower in a dressing of agave honey and lime juice.

The fruit is for everyone; just don't let any condition to rob you of your portion.

Feeding plants leads naturally to an interest in trees; just as wholesome home feeding, to whole foods, natural remedies and a plant-based diet. This briefly encapsulates the natural world of Kez Sze, author, publisher and researcher.

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A Few Flaxseed Oil Benefits

By Ben Mester  

  

Flaxseed oil is something that can be taken in many forms, and if you haven't started, the health benefits of flaxseed oil are very compelling. But before we go into that, let's explore flax and flaxseed a bit. Flaxseed, also known as flax seed and linseed, has been used and cultivated by man for many thousands of years. Native mostly to the Mediterranean region and east towards India, flaxseed and the oil it produces are very rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Similar to fish oils and cod liver oil in that way, flaxseed is one of the few plants rich in beneficial omega acids.

Flaxseed also contains a healthy amount of fiber and is consumed as a dietary supplement for that reason also. Flaxseed can be consumed in a variety of manners. Some people prefer to eat flaxseed in seed form, while other people like to eat it in some form of powder, whereas still other people like to take the seed oil extract as a dietary supplement. To retain maximum benefits of the flax seed however, it's recommended that you either eat the entire seed or use it in ground powder form, instead of simply taking the oil.

1. Lowers Cholesterol. In an age where the majority of Americans over 50 have prescriptions for cholesterol controlling drugs like Lipitor, don't you think it's wise to at least explore controlling cholesterol in a natural way? Clinical studies have demonstrated that flaxseed oil helps the body to regulate levels of LDL cholesterol. That is the unhealthy type by the way. Before running to prescriptions, try boosting your fiber intake, and sprinkle some flax seeds over a salad or on top of some steamed vegetables. They're about the same size as poppy seeds and they have very little flavor.

2. Reduces Blood Pressure. Because of its levels of Omega 3 fatty acid and other factors, flaxseed oil is very good for the heart. In fact, because flaxseed is native to the Mediterranean area and has been used there for thousands of years, some researches speculate that the flax seed is one of the main components to why the Mediterranean diet is so heart healthy.

3. Reduces Inflammation. Recent studies have begun to show that flaxseed oil helps to reduce inflammation, and eases pain in the joints. These studies are inconclusive however, and the results are speculative.

4. Fights Cancer. Flaxseed has a grouping of compounds that's known as lignans, which studies have shown to help fight cancer. Flaxseed oil however, does not contain the same group of chemicals. That's why it was stated in the first paragraph that in order to obtain the full health benefits of flaxseed oil and flaxseed, it would need to be taken either as whole seeds, or ground up into powder.

For best results, you should try taking flax seed in powder form. Powders are usually a lot easier to work with than seeds, and flaxseed powder is no exception, with its virtually tasteless flavor. If you love fruit smoothies, you can mix in a small amount of flaxseed powder for that extra health benefit. You can add flaxseed powder in with flour during baking. You can also sprinkle some powder in with cheese sauces or cream sauces. A little bit of flaxseed goes a long way.

Thanks for stopping by! If you want to read more about different kinds of beneficial oils, read my articles on emulsified cod fish oil, andblack seed oil.

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