Can inflammation make us feel more anxious, more easily startled, or unusually sensitive to our surroundings? By Stephanie Larmour Sanders, MS, RDN, CDE, FNLPAnti-Inflammatory Dietitian and Nutritionist Many people think of anxiety as an emotional response to a stressful situation.We worry about our families, finances, health, responsibilities, or unexpected changes in life. But what happens […]

Stephanie Larmour Sanders MSRD, CDE, FNLP This gently sweet dessert is anti-inflammatory and made without dairy, chocolate, citrus, or fermented ingredients. Makes: 4 servingsTime: About 25 minutes Ingredients Directions Optional toppings Low-histamine note Eat the pudding freshly prepared. Freeze any extra portions promptly in individual containers rather than storing them in the refrigerator for several […]

Stephanie Larmour Sanders MSRD, CDE, FNLP Anti-inflammatory Dietitian and Nutritionist More quinoa side-dish ideas 1. Quinoa with roasted vegetables Combine cooked quinoa with: Roast the vegetables at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, then fold them into freshly cooked quinoa. 2. Cucumber and herb quinoa This is a fresh alternative to traditional quinoa salad—without vinegar or lemon. […]

By Stephanie Larmour Sanders, MS, RDN, CDE, FNLPClinical Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Functional Nutritionist When we want to eat well at home, we do not always need another complicated recipe or an unfamiliar list of rules. Sometimes we simply need one flexible ingredient that can make familiar meals more nourishing. Quinoa can fill that […]

Stephanie Larmour Sanders MSRD, CDE, FNLP Anti-inflammatory Dietitian and Nutritionist Fresh Uses Zucchini Noodles (“Zoodles”) Add to Salads Grill It Freeze for Later Shredded Zucchini Zucchini Chunks Anti-Inflammatory Recipes Zucchini Soup Blend: Add: Zucchini Boats Bake until tender. Anti-Inflammatory Zucchini Muffins Add: A great way to increase fiber. Sneak It Into Other Foods You can […]

Absorption, Tolerance, Safety, and Clinical Use Supplements should be chosen based on need, form, dose, safety, and quality, not marketing. A “natural” or “organic” label does not automatically mean better absorbed, safer, or more effective. For the Pro-Inflammatory Reduction Framework™, supplements are best used to support the body after addressing food quality, gut health, blood […]

Small daily ingredients that may help reduce inflammatory load Stephanie Larmour Sanders, MS, RDN, CDE, FNLPAnti-inflammatory Dietitian and Nutritionist A simple Way to Reduce Inflammatory Load Naturally 🌱 HOW EACH SPICE MAY SUPPORT INFLAMMATION BALANCE Cinnamon Ginger Nutmeg Cloves Allspice 🌿 WHY THIS MATTERS Symptoms are signals, not random. Everyday exposures, including what we eat, […]

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By Stephanie Larmour Sanders, MS, RDN, CDE, FNLPAnti-inflammatory Dietitian and Nutritionist Your body is not working against you. It is communicating with you. You may have symptoms like these listed below: Fatigue in the afternoon.Cravings later in the day.Brain fog after meals.Sleep that does not feel restorative. These are often not isolated issues.They may be […]