These anti-inflammatory snack ideas come straight from RDs.
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Doesn’t everyone need an arsenal of snacks for that mid-morning orafternoon pick-me-up?
Is Inflammation Bad?
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Now, inflammation has gotten a bad rep, but let’s remember that not all inflammation is bad.
The goal is to keep the balance between inflammation and restoration.
Chronic inflammation happens when the balance is never restored.
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How Can Food Help?
What Makes a Snack Anti-Inflammatory?
“And when in doubt, justgo for a plant-based option.
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“Virtually every plant has been shown to have anti-inflammatory impact,” Kirkpatrick says.
“Plus the walnuts provide omega-3s, which help the body restore balance after inflammation.”
Don’t feel like making your own?
Caitlin Bensel
US Department of Veteran Affairs.Eating to Reduce Inflammation
U.S. Department of Agriculture.Hummus, commercial.
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