{"product_id":"antiinflammatory-diet-for-dummies-9781119694571","title":"AntiInflammatory Diet For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Taking the Mystery Out of Inflammation 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Inflammation, Food, and You 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining What Inflammation Is 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how the immune system responds 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing where inflammation goes wrong 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating between acute and chronic inflammation 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGut reactions: Linking food, digestion, and the immune system 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Your Symptoms with Nutrition 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a diet that works for you 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating right for long-term benefits 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplementing Your Diet with an Anti-Inflammation Lifestyle 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding How Food Can Be Your Body’s Enemy 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Toxic Foods 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Allergies and Specific Sensitivities 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding food allergies and sensitivities 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing lactose intolerance 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfronting sugar and caffeine sensitivity 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching wheat: Looking at celiac disease and gluten sensitivity 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Tested for Allergies and Sensitivities 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking within Your Food Limits to Avoid Inflammation 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Role of Environmental Toxicity 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Clean to Ward Off Inflammation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Determining Inflammation’s Role in Chronic Diseases 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Chronic Diseases 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Heart Disease, Obesity, and Diabetes to Inflammation 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeart disease: Affecting heart function 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObesity: Adding extra pounds 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes: Wreaking havoc with your blood sugar 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriking the Brain: Neurodegenerative Disease and Inflammation 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Alzheimer’s disease 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbing Parkinson’s disease 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Huntington’s disease 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributing to Cancer 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAltering the Mind with Inflammation 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining depression 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking closer at bipolar disorder 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyeing schizophrenia 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsthma: Inflaming the Lungs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisrupting Your Digestive System 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnocking Your Immune System Off-Kilter 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know lupus 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthritis: Making your joints ache 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNerve attacks: Linking inflammation to multiple sclerosis 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Deciphering Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Filling Your Plate to Fight Inflammation 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Recommendations for Good and Bad Food Categories 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting General Food Recommendations for Your Needs 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerbs and spices: Going beyond the five food groups 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the anti-inflammatory food pyramid 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your way to fermented foods 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing the Anti-Inflammation Plan 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Making the Right Diet Choice for You 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Closer Look at Diets and Making Them Work 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Carbs — The Ketogenic Diet 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering what it is and how it works 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the inflammation out 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating like a Caveman (or Cavewoman) — The Paleo Diet 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sure it’s right for you 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping inflammation out of it 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Up Animals — Vegetarian and Vegan Lifestyle 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarding off the stereotypes 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the right choices 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Feeling the Love (or Hate) in Fats 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Message: Fat, Inflammation, and Cell Signals 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Different Kinds of Fat 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying unsaturated fats 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the bad in (most) saturated fats 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe worst of the bunch: Avoiding trans fats 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Best Fat Sources 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your fair share of essential fatty acids: Omega-3 and omega-6 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the meat of the issue: Animal fats 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding other good fats in your diet 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Conquering Carbohydrates 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Role of Carbohydrates 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Carbs: Comparing Simple and Complex Carbohydrates 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Carbs in Check to Help Inflammation 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe not-so-simple truth about simple carbs 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of refined carbs 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching for the sugar rush: The glycemic index and glycemic load 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing complex and unrefined 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating your carb needs 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Carb Sources 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding great grains to your diet 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking up on the right fruits and veggies 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the labels on packaged foods 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Getting the Right Kinds of Protein 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Protein’s Role in the Body 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Your Protein Sources 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA meat-eater’s menu: Including animal sources 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking it to the sea: Fish and seafood 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying the vegetarian variety 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Balance Right 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Indulging in Sweets 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Sugars and Sweeteners to Inflammation 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtificial sweeteners 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefined sugars 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural sweeteners 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Less Sugar 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving In to Your Sweet Tooth 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting natural sugars from fruit 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding ways to enjoy processed sweets 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Enjoying Recipes for Less Inflammation and Better Health 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Starting the Day off Right: Unbeatable Breakfasts 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple Starts: Smoothies and Yogurts 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSweetening Toasts, Cereals, and More 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Savory Egg Breakfasts 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Something on the Side: Appetizers and Snacks 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Dips Everyone Enjoys 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Vegan Cheeses for Cheesy Appetizers 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping Up Seafood Starters 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Stuffed Starters and Wraps 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Out Simple Snacks 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Bringing Out the Bowls: Soups 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Variety in Vegetarian Soups 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Soups with an Asian Twist 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooking Some Hearty Chicken Soup 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Keeping It Light: Salads 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarring Greens and Other Veggies 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Meal of Salads with Meat or Seafood 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing Bean Salads 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Making the Main Course: Basic Entrees 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking Vegetarian Dishes Full of Flavor 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing Up Poultry and Seafood Entrees 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Cranking Your Entrees Up a Notch 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Main Dishes Special 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Vegetarian Entrees that Pop 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Topping It Off: Desserts 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefreshing Desserts: Smoothies, Parfaits, and More 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Traditional with Cookies, Rice Pudding, and Baked Fruit Desserts 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatisfying Your Craving for Chocolate 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Living an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Making Home Cooking Less Inflammatory 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking an Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlour, sugar, and other baking supplies 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFats and cooking oils 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry goods 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanned foods 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefrigerated items 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruits and vegetables 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeverages 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Cooking Methods 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking meats, veggies, and more 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteaming things up 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoaching delicate foods 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthy frying methods 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther methods: Grilling, broiling, and microwaving 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Favorite Dishes Less Inflammatory 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing this for that: Healthy substitutions in main dishes and sides 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying sweet 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Keeping Your Cool When Dining Out 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Restaurant 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Order 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading menus and nutritional information 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering substitutions and special orders 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Anti-Inflammatory Foods at Restaurants 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing appetizers and main courses 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinking for health 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your just (and good-for-you) desserts 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Food Options by Restaurant Type 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on fast food 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing ethnic fare 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Portions Under Control 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Looking at Prescription-Drug Alternatives and Supplements 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Inflammation with Over-the-Counter Medication 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring how anti-inflammatory drugs work 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating your way through over-the-counter drugs 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing aspirin for heart disease: Take two and call me in the morning 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePointing to the Positive Side of Probiotics 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining how probiotics work 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the levels of “good” bacteria 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Dietary Supplements to Fill in the Nutritional Gaps 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking vitamins as a defense against inflammation 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the benefits of fish oil tablets 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a boost from mighty magnesium 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking herbal supplements and spices 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Dietary Supplements Wisely 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting some professional guidance 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding labels 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering quality standards 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Making Strides against Inflammation 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Inflammation with Cardiovascular Activity 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting off simply with walking and swimming 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet it going good: Stimulating exercises 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlowing it down: Relaxing moves 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Stress Relief in Meditation and Yoga 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentering yourself through meditation 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with the flow: Enjoying yoga 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Benefits of Stopping Inflammation in Its Tracks 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking You Feel Happier 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Sharp 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering Your Risk of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecreasing Your Cholesterol Levels 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecreasing Your Risk of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing Weight 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthening Your Bones 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecreasing Your Risk of Autoimmune Disorders 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffecting Risk and Ability to Fight Cancer 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Fertility 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Inflammation-Fighting Foods 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalmon 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlaxseeds 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlueberries 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural Almonds 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMushrooms 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroccoli 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuinoa 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrussels Sprouts 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnions 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Tea 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Anti-Inflammatory Supplements and Herbs 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOmega-3 Fatty Acids: Mixed EPA and DHA from Fish Oils 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGinger 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurmeric\/Curcumin 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZinc 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoswellia 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamin D 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamin C 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePapain 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoenzyme Q10 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 353\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default 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