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Close Photo:YvanDube/Getty Images YvanDube/Getty Images Inflammation gets all the buzz as a bad word, but the news is not all negative. Short-term inflammation—often from an illness or injury—is normal and important for healing, but chronic inflammation is problematic. It’s linked with chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and more. Even if you don’t have a chronic disease, long-term inflammation can cause symptoms like body pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and gastrointestinal issues....

I don’t think we need to reinvent ourselves at the beginning of each year. However, I do think the start of a new year is a great time to reset and re-focus. Last year, my health goals were toeat more protein(especially at breakfast), to fit instrength trainingmore regularly and to get out formore walks. As we head into the new year, I still plan to focus on all of these goals, plus a couple more:eat more fiberandreduce inflammation....

Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Like anything when shopping atTarget, you havea lotof choices—especially beverages. From the sips on shelves to the ready-to-drink refrigerated section, there are plenty of thirst-quenchers available. But which options are actually healthy? And which can actually work for your future health? What you drink matters for your overall health, and some of those beverages can work for or against you when it comes to inflammation in the body....

Close Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Eating Well/Getty Images Chronic inflammationis at the root of many health woes and diseases. One of the tools in our anti inflammatory toolkit is diet. That includesanti-inflammatory foodsand drinks.Water is great, but if you’re looking for something with more punch, there are other beverages that can help you reach your hydration goals and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Trader Joe’s is well-known for offering a wide range of unique products....

Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Shopping for groceries at Target is a great way to multitask. Sure, there are lots of fun clothing, makeup and housewares items to look at while on your Target run, but knocking some items off the weekly grocery list is an added perk for those lucky enough to live near a Target that carries a solid selection of grocery items, too. I’m a Chef & These Are the 15 Groceries I Always Buy at Target...

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Chronic inflammationmight not be something you can see, but it can certainly be felt. You may experience lower energy levels, nagging aches and pains, trouble sleeping and may get sick more often. Overtime,chronic inflammation in the bodycan lead to the development of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and many more. And, yes, your diet does play a role in chronic inflammation....

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesI love it when a food that is one of my favorites to cook with is also good for me. As someone who lives with type 2 diabetes and is in her mid-50s, I find that incorporating foods that have beneficial health properties is a great way to make my diet support my overall health goals.The Best Foods to Eat to Fight InflammationFor me, these days, that means seeking out some of the anti-inflammatory foods that are out there....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleImproving Your Sandwich GameHow to PickHealth Benefits In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Improving Your Sandwich Game How to Pick Health Benefits Close Photo:VICTOR PROTASIO VICTOR PROTASIO Ever since I started learning to cook professionally more than two decades ago, I had this dream to open a small lunch café specializing in soups, salads and sandwiches. Everything—and I mean everything—would be handmade, from the sandwich bread to the stock for soups....

Close Photo:Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco When we think about the perfect ingredients to add to a warm, comforting bowl of soup, we often think of onions, celery or garlic. While those are great additions, we tend to forget about flavorful spices, such as ginger. Ginger is commonly used in dessert and tea recipes, but it’s also a potent anti-inflammatory agent that can elevate your soups in both flavor andhealth benefits....

Costco is a seemingly endless trove of delicious products. While I’m always open to trying new products (is it even a trip to Costco if you don’t eat at least one sample?), certain items are staples in my shopping cart, like thisno-sugar-added dessertor thesefruit bars. And the one protein that I must buy while shopping at Costco is fresh salmon—here are three reasons why.Getty ImagesThe Best Time to Shop at CostcoFirst, salmon has some greathealth benefits....

If you make frequent trips to Costco, you probably also shop for yourfood staplesthere. The membership warehouse club has an impressive produce section that you would want to take advantage of, especially when looking for bulk pricing, convenience and nutritional benefits. The produce sectionhas an array of salad kits, allowing customers to choose their favorite veggie blend with a complementary salad dressing to make their hassle-free meal or snack in minutes....

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Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images We’ve done the hard work for you. Read on to learn about our favorite anti-inflammatory snack at Costco. What Is Inflammation? “Inflammation is a natural immune response to a stressor in the body, such as injury, infection, sickness or potentially harmful substances,” says Nick Lemke, RDN, of Clutch Performance Nutrition. It’s often assumed that all inflammation is bad. However, the body’s inflammatory response is protective in many cases....