{"id":612,"date":"2021-09-01T01:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firedupfitness.ca\/blog\/?p=612"},"modified":"2021-09-03T08:42:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T14:42:16","slug":"pay-attention-to-inflammation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firedupfitness.ca\/blog\/pay-attention-to-inflammation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pay Attention to Inflammation + 15 Minute Dinner Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Watch today’s episode of the Willpower Not Required Podcast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inflammation is your body\u2019s process of fighting against things that harm it, like infections, injuries, and toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. It is a natural and healthy immune response. When something damages your cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger a response from your immune system. This response includes the release of antibodies and proteins, as well as increased blood flow to the damaged area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic inflammation, however, is not a good situation in the body. Chronic inflammation is when this immune response lingers, leaving your body in a constant state of alert. When you are living with chronic inflammation, your body\u2019s inflammatory response can eventually start damaging healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Over time, this can lead to a host of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diet can be one of the most powerful tools against chronic inflammation.  Taking a look at what you eat and reducing foods that often contribute to inflammation in the body while increasing the foods that battle against inflammation may improve symptoms and reduce your risk of illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start to notice how your body responds to the foods you eat. Work to reduce your intake of foods that leave you feeling sluggish or gross and switch them out with foods that leave you feeling good. Begin with one meal each day and build slowly from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you’re at it, try out this quick and easy dinner recipe packed with foods that help to fight inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti-Inflammatory Recipe – 15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Total Time 15 mins – serves 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n