Top 10 anti-inflammatory foods
Laura Kenny, MS, RD, CD Inflammation is the normal and natural response to body injury; however, unnecessary and chronic inflammation can wreak havoc on the body and promote illness. The modern diet contributes to inflammation through a variety of body mechanisms that are not completely understood. Eating too many fried foods, processed foods, omega-6 fats, […]
Get an oil change! Improving your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
Laura Kenny, MS, RD, CD Research has shown trans fat along with excessive saturated fat can have a negative impact on health, but what about the newly popular omega-6 fatty acids such as linoleic acid and arachidonic acid? While so commonly confused with omega -3’s, omega-6’s are considered pro-inflammatory meaning they promote inflammation and trigger […]