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Nuts reduce inflammation and all-cause mortality
In the absence of allergy, the evidence supports the consumption of nuts as wholesome foods with anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, exactly what paleo diets intend to accomplish.
Metabolic health status and aging determined by inflammation, not weight
Metabolic health is not reliably determined by weight or BMI (body mass index). Lean individuals can suffer from cardiovascular and other diseases involving metabolism, and evidence has been mounting that supports the notion of a subtype of obesity that is metabolically healthy. Inflammation can determine metabolic health in both obese and non-obese populations.
The advantages of intermittent versus continuous calorie restriction for long term weight loss
The advantages of intermittent versus continuous calorie restriction for long term weight loss
Dairy reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in metabolic syndrome
Dairy reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in metabolic syndrome
Inflammation and insulin resistance genes are activated by surgery
Inflammation and insulin resistance genes are activated by surgery
Resistance exercise necessary for weight management and metabolic control
Resistance exercise necessary for weight management and metabolic control
Patients with prostate cancer present lower cholesterol and higher triglycerides
Patients with prostate cancer present lower cholesterol and higher triglycerides
Chili pepper reduces obesity-induced insulin resistance & liver fat
Eat chili peppers to burn fat, suppress inflammation and improve glucose tolerance.