For those of you that missed the event with Body Vibe Fitness at True Food Kitchen on Sunday, this is a little about what was discussed. True Food Kitchen has become one of my favorite restaurants because of how delicious the food is and how great I feel after eating there. The menu is inspired by Dr. Weil's anti-inflammatory diet which I have summed up below and included his version of the anti-inflammatory food guide pyramid.
This diet is not a diet in the sense that it is geared toward weight loss, but rather a better quality of life. It also does not mean that you need to follow this diet exactly, but incorporating these foods into your life, along with other healthy lifestyle changes such as daily activity and getting enough sleep, may help improve your health. Researchers are finding that many of our common disease states such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and certain cancers may partly be attributed to inflammation. While the diet still needs to be studied further, there is good reason to believe that these foods may help reduce inflammation in your body. Stress, lack of exercise, genetic predisposition, exposure to toxins, and poor diet choices may all contribute to chronic inflammation. The anti-inflammatory diet is designed to give you a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Most people consume an excess of omega-6 fatty acids which promote inflammation in the body. So try incorporating a few of these examples into your diet today!
A general anti-inflammatory diet follows these main principles:
· Consists of a wide variety and high volume of fruits and vegetables
· Limited saturated and trans fats
· Good sources of omega-3 foods such as fish, walnuts, and flax
· Watch your intake of refined carbohydrates (ex: white bread, crackers)
· Incorporate whole grains such as quinoa and brown rice
· Limit the amount of red meat and full fat dairy (note: fat that comes from grass-fed animals is naturally higher in omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally raised animals)
· Avoid processed foods
· Add spices to foods such as ginger and turmeric
This diet is not a diet in the sense that it is geared toward weight loss, but rather a better quality of life. It also does not mean that you need to follow this diet exactly, but incorporating these foods into your life, along with other healthy lifestyle changes such as daily activity and getting enough sleep, may help improve your health. Researchers are finding that many of our common disease states such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and certain cancers may partly be attributed to inflammation. While the diet still needs to be studied further, there is good reason to believe that these foods may help reduce inflammation in your body. Stress, lack of exercise, genetic predisposition, exposure to toxins, and poor diet choices may all contribute to chronic inflammation. The anti-inflammatory diet is designed to give you a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Most people consume an excess of omega-6 fatty acids which promote inflammation in the body. So try incorporating a few of these examples into your diet today!
A general anti-inflammatory diet follows these main principles:
· Consists of a wide variety and high volume of fruits and vegetables
· Limited saturated and trans fats
· Good sources of omega-3 foods such as fish, walnuts, and flax
· Watch your intake of refined carbohydrates (ex: white bread, crackers)
· Incorporate whole grains such as quinoa and brown rice
· Limit the amount of red meat and full fat dairy (note: fat that comes from grass-fed animals is naturally higher in omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally raised animals)
· Avoid processed foods
· Add spices to foods such as ginger and turmeric
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