Anti-Inflammatory Foods

One of my boys loves oatmeal. He eats it at least five days a week, and we switch up the fruit to keep it interesting. My other two boys eat it two or three days […]

Snacks can be a lifesaver when life gets busy, but they can also be one of the biggest sources of added sugar, refined carbohydrates, and highly processed ingredients in the typical American diet. In fact,

What Makes a Food Anti-Inflammatory? If you’ve ever searched for anti-inflammatory foods lists, you’ve probably found a long list of foods, but not much explanation for why those foods are actually anti-inflammatory. As a dietitian,

Chronic inflammation is linked to various health conditions, from type 2 diabetes to joint pain. [You can learn more about the health effects of inflammation here.] The good news? Your food choices can either fuel

You may have heard that eating raw leafy greens is better than cooking greens due to the loss of nutrients from heat.  But how much better are raw greens than cooked ones?  Do you eat

Your grocery shopping list or receipt can give a quick snapshot of your eating habits. You may have great intentions to eat more anti-inflammatory berries, but did they end up in your fridge or freezer

Fruit and vegetables are a powerful source of antioxidants and a vital feature of an anti-inflammatory diet.  But does form matter when it comes to vegetables and fruit? Are frozen and canned vegetables and fruit

You can combine many anti-inflammatory foods to build a nutrition-packed salad. I created a free, detailed, printable anti-inflammatory food list with a great starting point for foods to incorporate into your weekly diet.  You can

Updated August 2026 with the latest USDA food price forecasts and monthly food cost estimates. Are you feeling your budget tighten a little more each year?  Does it feel more challenging to transition to more

Learn about the health benefits of a Mediterranean Diet that includes coffee, and nutrition tips for drinking Mediterranean Diet coffee.