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Fatty Foods

Although many of our favorite foods and beverages taste really good, when we consume them, they can cause painful inflammation. The word inflammation, originally from a Latin root for “fire” and “flame”, refers to the fact that the cellular tissue in our bodies essentially respond as if they were being burned by the foods and beverages that we consume. Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to a host of lethal diseases, including cardiovascular and heart problems, arthritis, and even some forms of cancer.Below is a list of inflammatory foods to avoid eating, as well as some healthy alternatives:

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Healthy Dinner Recipes from SmartChoiceMD

Eating healthy is becoming a way of life for many people, and there is no better way to do so than by spending time in the kitchen trying out some of today’s tastiest and healthiest recipes. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a person who doesn’t consider a meal to be a meal unless there’s meat on your plate, there are many recipes that are easy to prepare, taste great and are healthy for the whole family.

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SmartChoiceMD's "Farm to Table"

While revolutions in food processing techniques led to the rise of fast food and overstuffed grocery stores bursting with products from every shelf, today people are starting to realize that eating healthy involves more than counting calories or ingredients, but also making a connection to the source of from where all your food comes.