KTK-Nutrition

Students in my class are interested in anti-inflammatory foods as many work out and are interested in reducing inflammation.   Others are interested in diets to reduce inflammation for those with colitis or IBD.   Older students are interesting in anti-inflammatory diets to control osteoarthritis.   Rather than just taking drugs to reduce inflammation, are there anti-inflammatory foods? What are the foods one can eat to reduce inflammation and what conditions do anti-inflammatory diets help?   Osteoarthritis – a common form of arthritis people experience as they age.   The cartilage in our joints begins to break down which results in swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints.   The U.S. News & World Report has many interesting articles on diet with a recent one titled, “ Osteoarthritis Diet:   Foods to Eat and Avoid ”.   According to the registered dietitian, Daniela Novotny, from Missouri State University, the foods we eat can incr...

Who doesn’t want to stop father time?   So many advertisements for products that promise one can slow down the clock.   Are there foods you can eat that may slow the aging process?   Eat This, Not That had an interesting article on anti-aging foods and how some foods can help you look and actually feel younger.   Who doesn’t want that?   What are some foods that can help your hair, skin, nails and even your joints?   1. What fats promote healthy skin? a.       Olive oil – yes, we are always being told to cut the fat in our diets.   But some fats are healthy fats and olive oil is one of the healthy fats.   What does olive oil have to do with fighting wrinkles?   Think omega-3 fats and olive oil is rich in omega-3’s.   These healthy fats help fight the so called “free radicals” that harm your skin.   Additionally, olive oil has some healthy antioxidants that may also reduce harmful skin damage that c...