Anti-Inflammatory Plan: How to Reduce Inflammation to Live a Long, Healthy Life

by Anoushka Davy

Overview

Inflammation is a normal and essential part of the body's defense system. It signals that damage is present and that the rest of the immune system needs to kick into action. However, when it becomes chronic, steps need to be taken to heal inflammation-related problems. Divided into four parts, The Anti-inflammation Plan guides the reader through the science behind inflammation and how it affects the body; ways of reducing it by getting enough sleep and reducing stress; the essential ingredients and nutrients needed such as green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and turmeric. The final par t of the book offers 30 easy and delicious recipes making this book a comprehensive plan for reducing inflammation in the body.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781859064726
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Anoushka Davy is a nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and health coach. She holds one-to-one consultations, cookery classes and workshops and writes a blog. She takes a holistic approach to health and looks at the interactions of different body systems, food intolerances, environmental factors and genetic predispositions. Her goal is always to identify the root causes of health problems. More information on her can be found at http://anoushkadavy.com/about

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Part 1 The Science 8

What is inflammation? 10

How inflammation affects the body 14

Root causes of inflammation 16

Diagnosing inflammation 24

Part 2 Lifestyle 32

Healthy lifestyle habits 34

Stress 36

Sleep 40

Exercise 43

Weight 44

Part 3 Nutrition 46

An anti-inflammatory diet 48

Potentially inflammatory foods 54

What else can help? 57

Inflammation-fighting foods 62

A look at nutrients 82

Part 4 Recipes 84

Breakfasts 86

Snacks and light meals 96

Main meals 110

Desserts 120

Bibliography 124

Index 125

Acknowledgements 128