Taking the mystery out of inflammation. Inflammation, food, and you ; Understanding how food can be your body's enemy ; Determining inflammation's role in chronic diseases -- Understanding anti-inflammatory nutrition. Filling your plate to fight inflammation ; Feeling the love (or hate) in fats ; Conquering carbohydrates ; Getting the right kinds of protein ; Indulging in sweets -- Enjoying recipes for less inflammation and better health. Starting the day off right : unbeatable breakfasts ; Something on the side : appetizers and snacks ; Bring out the bowls : soups ; Keeping it light : salads ; Making the main course : basic entrees ; Cranking your entrees up a notch ; Topping it off : desserts -- Living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Making home cooking less inflammatory ; Keeping your cool when dining out ; Looking at prescription-drug alternatives and supplements ; Making strides against inflammation -- The part of tens. Ten benefits of stopping inflammation in its tracks ; Ten inflammation-fighting foods ; Ten anti-inflammatory supplements and herbs -- Appendixes. A, Inflammation factor ratings ; B, Metric conversion guide.

Take a preventative dietary approach to fighting inflammation by stimulating natural healing with anti-inflammatory foods and supplements. Shows how to eliminate inflammation through diet changes, stress reduction, and healthy weight loss.