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Fighting Inflammation, NaturallyMandy Katz, MS, RD, CLC, LDN In-Store Nutritionist, Giant Food

Coletta Meyer, MS, MCHES®, CWPC Health & Wellness Strategist, GEHA

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Welcome from GEHA

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Coletta Meyer, MS, MCHES®, CWPCHealth & Wellness Strategist, GEHA

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Fighting Inflammation, Naturally

On the Menu

• Inflammation – Root Causes & Types

• Lowering Inflammation

• Foods to Add or Avoid

• Anti-inflammatory Diet

• Fiber & Antioxidants

• Herbs & Spices

• Lifestyle Changes

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Inflammation - Friend or Foe?

• Inflammation is the body's response to injury

• The body's way of signaling the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue, or defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria.

• Without inflammation, wounds would fester, and infections could become deadly.

• But, if the inflammatory process goes on for too long, can promote chronic disease.

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Inflammation – Types• Acute Inflammation:

• Bruises, burns, cuts • Characterized by pain, redness,

immobility swelling and heat. • Will heal within a small amount of time

• Chronic Inflammation: • Age related, environmental stress,

allergies, asthma• Gastrointestinal and high blood

pressure • On-going, pain does not go away

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A. YesB. NoC. I’m not sure

Question:

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Can inflammation be treated with medication?

Inflammation Fighting Foods

• Veggies & fruits, like blueberries, cherries, strawberries, oranges and tomatoes

• Beans and nuts like almonds and walnuts• Healthy fats such as

olive oil, avocado• Dark leafy greens,

like spinach, kale, and collards

• Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines

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Inflammation Causing Foods

• French fries and other fried foods• Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages• Refined carbohydrates, like white bread, pastries,

and rice • Margarine, shortening, and lard• Red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat (hot

dogs, sausage)

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Have you eaten an inflammation causing food in the last week? (refined carbs, soda, fried food, red or processed meat)

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A. YesB. No

Question:

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Andrew Weil, MD

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Fiber & Inflammation

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A. YesB. No

Question:Do you regularly (daily) use herbs and spices for cooking?

ANTI-OXIDANTS

Antioxidants & Inflammation

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Herbs & Spices – Promising Research

Rosemary

Oregano

Ginger

Red Pepper

Tumeric

Cinnamon

Thyme

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Question:Would you say you have a healthy lifestyle?

A. YesB. Kind of.C. No

Lifestyle Changes

Exercise Stay hydrated

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Reduce stress Get enough sleep

Questions?

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Ask the Experts

Mandy Katz, MS, RD, CLC, LDNIn-Store Nutritionist, Giant Food

Coletta Meyer, MS, MCHES®, CWPCHealth & Wellness Strategist, GEHA

giantfood.com/nutritionnutrition@giantfood.com

geha.comoutreachevents@geha.com

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