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This is The Amount of This Food You Should Be Eating

The latest CDC statistics on Cardiovascular disease are rather grim; With an alarming number of approximately 659,000 people dying each year in the US alone, CVD is not to be taken lightly. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death not only in the US, but also worldwide. Previous studies have shown that eating more seafood was associated with a reduction in all causes and CVD-related mortality. Seafood is known to contain the following: heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fats Iron Iodine (during pregnancy) Choline Based on information published by the FDA, Choline, for example, supports the development of the baby’s spinal cord. The iron and zinc found in fish help to support children’s immune systems. Protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium are also other sources of nutrients derived from fish. Nonetheless, many people choose to limit their seafood consumption because of fear of mercury exposure from seafood. Most Common Way People Are Exposed ...
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Insanely Effective



Why An Anti-inflammatory Diet

An anti-inflammatory diet is of paramount importance because not only is it officially the Flu season, but the Covid pandemic is also very much alive and fully active.  Despite all of this, unfortunately, a vast majority of the conversations, suggestions, and recommendations currently available as it relates to staying healthy, pretty much have nothing to do with diet. 

In my opinion, I think consuming the right diet is critical in keeping the immune system in top shape so that it can aggressively fight back at daily environmental assaults on the body, these seasonal viruses, and more importantly, the Covid virus.

Several scientific publications agree that consuming a variety of anti-inflammatory food daily can not only provide the body with antioxidants but can also do the following:
  • Provide(phytochemicals)bioactive plant chemicals in fruits, vegetables, grains, and other plant foods that may provide numerous desirable health benefits.
  • Inhibit inflammatory signals caused by the immune system.
  • Provide fibers that can prevent cellular stress(A wide range of molecular changes that cells undergo due to environmental stress, including temperature extremes, exposure to toxins, mechanical damage, viral infections, etc.)
  • Promote healthy gut microbiota(A complex and dynamic population of microorganisms usually found in our GI tract) and more.

An anti-inflammatory diet is recommended as a remedy to fight inflammation in the body. Although its side effects are unpleasant, inflammation is a healthy response by our immune system to viruses, bacteria, toxins, or an injury.

Inflammation becomes harmful when it is long-lasting and begins to damage healthy cells, creating a pro-inflammatory state.

What An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Really Is

An anti-inflammatory diet does not follow any strict rules; neither is it based on calories or portion sizes. Instead, it suggests a variety of anti-inflammatory foods to consume daily.

This approach ensures a greater variety of protective food components, some of which may work together to boost immunity.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Below is a list of foods that are among those foods that should be included in an anti-inflammatory diet:
  • Tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Green leafy vegetables -spinach, kale, and others
  • Nuts - walnuts, almonds, and others
  • Fatty fish - salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines
  • Fruits - strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges
Our diet is considered the main force behind the shaping of the gut microbiota throughout our lifetime. It’s important to note that altered gut bacteria composition has been associated with the pathogens of several inflammatory diseases and infections. This further supports the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet.


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