Product Description
The connection between inflammation and heart disease, arthritis, and other chronic ailments has become increasingly clear. Many food allergies and poor dietary choices overstimulate the immune system and cause inflammatory responses that erode the body’s wellness and pave the path for ill health. Based on her naturopathic practice, Jessica Black has devised a complete program for how to eat and cook to minimize and even prevent inflammation and its consequences. The first part of the book explains the benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet with an accessible discussion of the science behind it. The second half contains 108 recipes. The author offers many substitution suggestions and includes a healthy ingredient tip with each recipe. Most of the dishes can be prepared quickly and easily by even novice cooks. A week of sample menus for summer months and another for winter are included, as well as a substitutions chart, allowing readers to modify their favorite recipes to increase their healing potential.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 47 reviews)

Everything I wanted! by Respectful Person (USA)

4 Stars
November 13, 2009
My Naturpathic physician recommended this book to me. I have been exposed to other books that are long on explanation and short on easy recipes. This book satisfies both my needs! It is easy to read and the recipes make sense and are easy to follow. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for an effective way to transition to an anti-inflammation diet.

I am grateful I came across this book... by Betty M. (Connecticut)

5 Stars
January 21, 2009
I purchased this book over 2 years ago and had it sitting on my bookshelf. I figured I'd get to it "someday". A year and a half ago I started having some "odd" health issues and after numerous medical tests I was diagnosed with MS. I was overweight and I was scared, and I decided I needed to seriously start taking care of my body. None of the doctors or specialists I saw told me to change my diet, but I knew I needed to do something for my body other than just follow MS treatment. I read this book and immediately started following the diet plan and Dr. Black's suggestions. I followed this plan not to lose weight, but to simply help my body "perform" the best it could. Was it a challenge at first to omit certain foods? Yes. But there are so many resources out there with recipes & alternatives, you'll find new ways to prepare & eat foods you enjoy and try some new ones! By following this plan I have lost over 85 lbs! I never in a million years would have thought I would have lost as much as I have so far (and I continue to lose weight). I feel great, look great, and thank God because since my initial diagnosis of MS, I have not had any other issues or symptoms. I've been following treatment, taking vitamins and supplements, and following this plan. I feel all 3 components (and God's help) have helped me stay healthy. Some of the recipes are better than others, but like anything... you test the different recipes out, keep the ones you like, and discard the rest. The book is easy reading and it can start you on the road to better health. Like I stated in the title of this review, I am grateful I came across this book.

Not so hot by P. Sennett (Chicago, IL)

1 Stars
January 07, 2009
I was thinking this one book would be a good source for the real deal on anti-inflammatory foods. Instead it is more about the recipes the author uses at home to cook for her family. With such onliners as how she uses one of her old medical books as a press to squeeze water from some vegetable, the reader gets the impression someone is trying real hard to impress. This recipe book is a disappointment and so is the discussion about what makes anti-inflamatory foods work. The author states that her recipes are the "exteme" of what makes for an anti-inflammatory diet; I don't think so unless she means using organic butter which is not even a food. If you suffer from arthritis or have other inflammatory problems, save your money and look elsewhere for what makes up the real anti-inflammatory diet.

Order if you are serious... by C. D. Deleonardis (Washington, DC)

5 Stars
November 24, 2008
If you suffer from any inflamatory disease (arthritis, Asthma, Fibromyalgia, joint issues and kids Allergies (pollen, mites, etc!)) you have to read and follow this book. It was recommended to me by my naturopath. It will make a big difference in your well being and will help you to understand what and why things affect your body. My psorisis, Fibro, and ashtma are under control due to eating this way. A must read!

Overrated by most Amazon reviewers by Philip Marmaros (Jerusalem, Israel)

2 Stars
November 20, 2008
Only the first 53 pages of 227 pages discuss inflammation. The rest are recipes. The first part has no diagrams showing how inflammation acts on the body. I was disappointed in the book. It seems mostly a book of recipes. Also, the book has recipes for fatty and cholesterol rich animal foods which are know not to be heart healthy. I think that there are better and slightly more academic books out there that may be a better buy if someone wants to get into more depth on subject.

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