Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Part 1 Why an Anti-Inflammation Diet 1
Chapter 1 Modern Health Paradigms 3
The Role of Primary Care 4
What Is Naturopathic Medicine? 6
How Disease Begins 7
The Flaw in Germ Theory 8
The Health of Our Children Equals the Health of Our Future 9
What Do We Mean by "Anti-Inflammation Diet"? 12
Chapter 2 Inflammation: What's The Big Deal? 14
What Is Inflammation? 14
Inflammation and Chronic Disease 17
Stress and Inflammation 24
The Harm in Chronic Use of Anti-Inflammatory Medication 26
Chapter 3 The Important of Diet 28
Mitigating the Effects of Toxic Overload 28
You Really Are What You Eat 31
Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, and Inflammation 33
Elimination and Challenge Method 34
Certain Foods That Contribute to Inflammation 35
Symptoms of Food Allergies 42
Other Common Food Allergies 42
Chapter 4 The Anti-Inflammation Diet 43
The Building Blocks 43
Eat More of These Foods 51
Lifestyle Choices 55
Mealtime Recommendations 56
A Few More Suggestions 56
Chapter 5 How To Use This Book 59
Converting Yourself and Your Family 59
Be Prepared 60
Modifying Recipes 60
Helpful Items to Have in the Kitchen 61
Sample Menus 62
Part 2 Recipes 67
Appetizers, Side Dishes, Seasonings, and Spreads 69
Breads, Muffins, and Tortillas 115
Breakfasts 129
Teas and Other Beverages 151
Entrées 165
Grains 209
Salads 217
Soups 249
Sweet Things 271
Appendix: Substitution Chart 301
References 303
Online Resources 309
Index 311
