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Inflammation is the latest buzzword in health and wellness circles, and its
making a name for itself as the underlying cause of a plethora of diseases.
Anti-Inammatory Eating Made Easy (Sasquatch Books; $22.95;
November 2014) by Michelle Babb, MS, RD, CD, is a simple approach to
lessen inflammatory effects with 75 recipes and a nutrition plan. This
wholesome way of eating is based on a Mediterranean-style diet that has
centuries of proven results. Plenty of vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts, seeds,
healthy oils, and fish make for a happy body functioning at its best!
Author Michelle Babb is your personal dietitian on this journey,
introducing readers to recipes containing wholesome ingredients that play a
key role in reversing the bodys inflammatory processes. This low glycemic way of eating calms the body from
the blood sugar spikes and crashes that can lead to diabetes and numerous other problems. Eating an anti-
inflammatory diet has been known to relieve arthritis and joint pain, clear up skin conditions, help with weight
loss, address digestive issues, improve sleep and more.
Being good to your body has never been more delicious with recipes for breakfasts, snacks, soups and
stews, salads and sides, desserts, and vegetarian, pescatarian, and hint-of-meat main dishes. Sample recipes
include Smoked Salmon and Avocado Tartine, Lentil and Spinach Stew with Roasted Garlic, Mixed Berry
Walnut Crumble, and Hazelnut-Encrusted Halibut. Mouthwatering photos by Hilary McMullen will have
readers anxious to start cooking!
With useful tools like sample menu plans, shopping lists, guidelines for essential pantry items, and an
optional 21-day cleanse, Anti-Inammatory Eating Made Easy proves that eating nourishing anti-
inflammatory food is not just another diet, but a way of life.
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Anti-Inflammatory Eating Made Easy
Michelle Babb, MS, RD, CD
Anti-Inflammatory
Eating Made Easy
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Relieve arthritis
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Clear up skin
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Improve sleep
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RECIPES
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NUTRITION
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Michelle Babb,
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About the Author
Michelle Babb is a registered dietitian with a private practice in
West Seattle, where she specializes in mind-body nutrition,
weight management, and inflammatory digestive disorders.
Michelle developed a passion for cooking when she was a student
at Bastyr, and now teaches nutrition-focused cooking classes at
Puget Consumers Co-op. Her recipes often feature underappreci-
ated ingredients, like beets, brussels sprouts, and Jerusalem arti-
chokes. She takes great pleasure in converting dubious meat and
potato lovers into vegetable enthusiasts. When shes not in the
kitchen, Michelle enjoys running, kayaking, sailing, and traveling.
She also loves to write and is co-author of The Imperfect Perfec-
tionist: Seasonal Secrets for a Happy and Balanced Life. Learn
more about Michelle at EatPlayBe.com.
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Anti-Inflammatory Eating Made Easy
75 Recipes and Nutrition Plan
Michelle Babb, MS, RD, CD
Photographs by Hilary McMullen
November 2014 $22.95 208 pages Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-57061-933-5
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Nutrition Myth Busting
With Michelle Babb, MS, RD, CD
Myth #1: Carbs are evil
Carbohydrates provide energy for the body and are the main source of fuel for the brain and central
nervous system. When you starve your body of carbs, you're essentially starving your brain. With that
said, not all carbs are created equal. Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates, including vegetables, fruit,
beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Myth #2: Avocados are fattening
It's true that avocado is a high-fat food, but the types of fat found in avocados are easily absorbed and
utilized by the body and have many anti-inammatory benets. Avocados provide nearly twenty
essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B vitamins, and folic acid. They also act as a
nutrient booster by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients. One quarter of an avocado
is one serving. Enjoy!
Myth #3: Beans are bad news
Thanks to the Paleo diet craze, many people are now avoiding beans based on a flawed argument that the
lectins in beans are toxic and can cause damage to the intestinal lining. It's true that beans contain lectins,
which are sugar-binding proteins, but so do many of the other healthy foods we eat every day. Cooking
foods at high temperatures denatures the lectins and, since we always cook beans before we eat them, the
problem is automatically solved. Beans are an excellent source of folate and other B vitamins and rich in
minerals such as calcium and magnesium. They're also a great source of fiber, which is essential for
blood sugar balance and cholesterol management.
Myth #4: Everyone should avoid wheat and grains in general
Approximately 1 percent of the US population suffers from celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that
causes intestinal damage when the gluten protein is ingested. Another estimated 6 to 7 percent of the
population has an allergy or sensitivity to gluten, and for all of these people, its important to avoid
consuming gluten-containing grains like wheat, barley, rye, and spelt. But if youre not sensitive to wheat
or gluten, whole wheat grains can be a great source of fiber, B vitamins, and other essential nutrients. And
even if gluten is a problem, there are some extremely nutritious grains that are naturally gluten free, like
quinoa, buckwheat, and brown rice.
Myth #5: Soy is a no-no because of the estrogens
Im sure plenty of people are looking for any excuse not to eat tofu again, but soy has definitely been the
target of some unjust accusations. The biggest concern seems to be the phytoestrogens in soy, which
happen to be about 1/10,000 of the strength of human estrogen and are known to be protective against
breast cancer when soyfoods are consumed through puberty. Soy has also been shown to be protective
against prostate cancer, so even men can benefit from the phytonutrients in soy.
The best bet is to eat minimally processed soyfoods, like edamame, tofu, tempeh,
and miso. Soy is a great plant-based source of protein and its rich in calcium,
magnesium, and folate.
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Anti-Inammatory Eating Made Easy
Michelle Babb, MS, RD, CD
ISBN: 978-1-57061-933-5