Anti-Inflammatory Diets for Different Life Stages

Pregnancy is a period of deep physical transformation, emotional preparation, and dietary importance. Every bite you eat affects your health — and your baby’s. There are lots of tips about diet during pregnancy, but very few which speak to the need for controlling inflammation during this critical time. Pregnancy is a double-edged sword when it comes to inflammation. It’s Read More

The teenage experience is a haze of rapid physical development, mood swings, hormonal shifts, academic stress and emotional roller coasters. What teens are eating during this critical time not only has an impact on their energy and concentration, but it can also determine their health for life. One important — and frequently neglected — area of teen nutrition Read More

Natural changes occur in our bodies as we get older. For this reason, it affects aspects of our metabolism and immune function. The role of chronic inflammation as an insidious causal agent of age-related disease is often neglected. And this low-level, ongoing response from the body can contribute to joint pain, cognitive decline, heart disease and other chronic ailments Read More

Inflammation isn’t only a concern for adults. Research indicates that the seeds of chronic low-grade inflammation can be planted as early as childhood. This is often due to diet and lifestyle decisions. Most young kids eat processed snacks and sweet drinks. It leads to obesity, allergies, asthma and even early metabolic disorders, thanks to such a common diet. By doing Read More