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Blog — ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

To Fight Inflammation Try Your Spice Rack

To Fight Inflammation Try Your Spice Rack

Immunity’s on our minds in these crazy Covid-19 times. Inflammation is critical to the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but we’re also hearing about exaggerated immune reactions and cytokine storms. We’re learning that an overactive immune reaction can cause severe illness – that can do more damage than the virus itself. Inflammation is both friend and foe. Inflammation isn’t just at the center of our reaction to infectious diseases though. Chronic low-grade inflammation can happen when we’re not under attack by invaders, recruiting chemicals and cells that damage arteries and build plaque; it’s a likely major mechanism of many chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, depression, Alzheimer’s,...

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Smart Eating for a Successful School Year

Smart Eating for a Successful School Year

It’s back to school season, and to get the school year off to a good start kids need the right foods to fuel their studies. New research shows that anti-inflammatory diet clearly correlated with school performance; yet another reason to eat fruits, veggies and season those with anti-inflammatory super-performing spices.

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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Nutritional Yeast and Its Health Benefits

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Nutritional Yeast and Its Health Benefits

Nutritional yeast is finally getting the attention it deserves. Search interest has risen 100 percent in the last year alone, according to Google Trends, perhaps in tow with rising interest in plant-based and vegan food, and Millennials’ and Gen Z’s eagerness for natural, functional ingredients.

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Fighting Inflammation with Spices

Fighting Inflammation with Spices

We can affect chronic inflammation not just with powerful drugs but also with our fork! Per weight, spices and herbs top all charts of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

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Turmeric Absorption and Tips to Enhance Its Activity

Turmeric Absorption and Tips to Enhance Its Activity

Turmeric shows a lot of potentials and has recently become part of a wellness craze. Its active ingredients have indeed been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. A surprising fact is that turmeric is poorly absorbed when eaten alone. Tips to improve turmeric's absorption.

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