New Inflammatory Response Studies and Anti-Inflammation Snacks You Can Count On

1) Statins may inhibit inflammation within prostate tumor growth as a side benefit for those already taking statins
2) Inflammation increases significantly in obese patients with pancreatic cancer
3) A key signaling protein is found fighting intestinal inflammation, such as Crohn's, and believed opens a whole new area for treatment.

Inflammatory Response

With these inflammation studies showing lowered inflammation increases health, it's a good idea to learn the anti-inflammation diet to protect health. This is our 9th article in this series on the anti-inflammation diet. Take the free silent inflammation test and catch it early.

The inflammatory response is controlled by diet, stress and injury. Foods either increase inflammation or reduce it. One of the difficulties of staying on the anti-inflammatory diet is snacks. This is because the perfect anti-inflammation diet is a combination of carbohydrates, good fat and protein. It's called the 40/30/30 eating plan or Zone Diet by Dr. Barry Sears.

Anti-Inflammation Diet

The anti-inflammation diet is 40% carbohydrate calories, 30% protein calories and 30% fat calories from "good" fat. In fact, inflammation is not quelled without "good" fat known as Omega 3. So for meals and snacks, a combination of these is required for the most significant reduction in inflammation.

Anti-Inflammation Snacks

For on-the-go snacks, look into Zone Perfect bars. All have the right combination for anti-inflammatory response. The Chocolate Mint, which tastes best, has 14 grams of soy protein and 19 vitamins and minerals including C, E and Selenium.

100 Calorie Snacks

Applesauce, Cheese and Nuts
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 oz. fat-free or "light" cheese
6 peanuts
Eat and enjoy.

Tomato Salad
2 tomatoes
1 minced garlic clove
2/3 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon basil
1 oz. fat-free or "light" cheese
Balsamic vinegar or Bragg's Liquid Amino's
Combine and toss.

Waldorf Salad
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 diced apple
1 teaspoon "light" mayonnaise
1-1/2 crushed pecan halves
1 oz. fat-free or "light" cheese
Combine ingredients except cheese-eat on the side.

By eating anti-inflammatory foods for meals and snacks, we take control of our health and reduce inflammatory response.

Related articles by this author:
*The First Step You Must Know for the Anti-Inflammatory Diet
*When the Inflammation Diet Isn't Enough: Ramp It Up with Supplements

Subscribe for upcoming article: Review of Vitamin E Products to Reduce Inflammation

Sources:
Dr. Barry Sears
The Medical News
Physorg.com
eScience News
Modified recipes: www.ZonePerfect.com

Article for information purposes only. Not intended as replacement for medical care.

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