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… epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG), a catechin that has anti-inflammatory properties. EGCG and other antioxidants help minimize inflammation caused by cell-damaging free radicals.But some research suggests that the protein and possibly the fat …
… which plays many important roles in maintaining your health from head to toe. In addition to reducing inflammation, the antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene may protect your heart from heart disease and lower your cholesterol …
… nutrients like potassium, magnesium and vitamin B9 (folate). And antioxidants like flavonoids work with fiber to fight inflammation and help lower your cholesterol. What’s more, eating black beans regularly may also lower your risk …
… laden diets may contribute to high blood pressure, which is also a risk factor for heart disease.Inflammation. A sugar-rich diet can lead to chronic inflammation, which can stress your heart and blood vessels …
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… your breasts. That can lead the milk sacks to swell, leak and set off a cascade of inflammation or “engorgement.”Engorgement can lead to an inflammatory (non-infectious) mastitis. That can lead to infectious mastitis …
… achy or throbbing legs. Sometimes varicose veins can make legs feel heavy or weak.Phlebitis. This vein inflammation is usually due to a blood clot.Skin ulcers. Open sores can form when blood and other …
… antioxidants in these nutritious whole foods help combat the free radicals in your body, which helps reduce inflammation.You can also eat avocado, olive oil, fatty fish, nuts and seeds — but do so in moderation …
… pasta? Sugar and refined carbs will spike your blood sugar, triggering the release of insulin. Insulin causes inflammation in your skin and all over your body. “Sugar binds to the elastic and collagen fibers that …
… a lot of benefits in this little allium. Garlic has compounds that boost your immunity, fight chronic inflammation and may help lower your blood pressure. And, in addition to protecting you from bloodsucking creatures of …
With their vivid colors, juicy flesh and sweet, tangy flavors, citrus fruits appeal to people of all ages.But they’re also packed with nutrients your body needs.Registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD, explains …
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