With the holidays approaching, many people’s minds are turning to food. Delicious meals are a staple of many holiday celebrations, and New Year’s resolutions often revolve around intentions to eat healthier in the months ahead. The best anti-inflammatory cookbooks make it easier to find healthy, delicious recipes for the holidays and beyond.
The holidays are a hectic, yet fun time full of sweet culinary temptation. Between cookies and cakes, buttery main courses, and even special coffee drinks that sound amazing but are chock full of sugar, eating healthy can become a challenge. While indulging here and there is okay, it’s best to keep those treat times few … Read more
Eating healthy while living with chronic pain can seem like an impossibly difficult task. Pre-packaged food is easy, but it’s often high in sodium, fat, and doesn’t contain the best quality ingredients. You know that to really take charge of your health, you need to eat healthier. But how? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered … Read more
SPRING INTO LIFEBy Jess O’Toole Ingredients: 8 oz. baby beets 8 oz. asparagus 8 oz. baby carrots 1 bunch radishes 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley Sea salt Prepared horseradish condiment Vegetables begin to deteriorate and lose nutrients the minute they are harvested from the soil, … Read more
Making dried fruit at home can be as simple as turning on your oven. It can also be a less expensive alternative to purchasing a store bought version. Pineapple lends itself well to drying because it has an inherent sweetness that comes out even more so once baked. From a nutrition standpoint, pineapple contains a … Read more
Adopting healthy eating choices is probably one of the single most important things you can do to manage pain, no matter the condition you suffer from. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats like those found in nuts and olive oils contain powerful micronutrients that work to reduce pain-causing inflammation and help you … Read more
Looking for a simple and versatile recipe, with a lot of health benefits, too? This tomato sauce fits the bill, and best of all, is made in a slow cooker! No fuss, no muss. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is a powerful source of antioxidants and cancer-fighting agents. Studies have shown that consuming tomatoes … Read more
Beans are high in dietary fiber that keeps us feeling fuller longer, prevents blood sugar from rising, and can help to lower certain forms of cholesterol. As the basis of a soup – especially combined with meaty mushrooms – they make for a satiating and healthful meal! This soup comes together in a matter of … Read more
Are you in need of a simple yet unique salad recipe? Look no further than this cucumber, fennel, and dill combination! The cucumbers make this salad light enough to serve on a warm day, while the fennel still has some winter flair. The best part about this recipe is that it requires only 5 ingredients … Read more
Cooking up a large pot of chili is one of the best ways to utilize leftover ingredients and feed a crowd in one fell swoop. It can also be a pitfall to healthful eating, if you are not careful; with an abundance of meat and toppings. This recipe is an alternative to the norm, with … Read more