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Are tomatoes and potatoes inflammatory? Contrary to misconception tomatoes are actually anti-inflammatory according to a new Dietary Inflammatory Index or DII, an evidence-based tool showing concrete evidence of nutrients and foods which actually demonstrate a mitigating effect on markers of inflammation.

Back to School: Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast for Kids It’s pretty well-known that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this is especially true for kids. Starting the day with a balanced breakfast has been associated with healthy growth and development, better school performance, and tons of other benefits. With school back in full-swing, it’s more important than ever for kids to start the day off with a nutritious breakfast. But let’s face it—the mad rush to get the kids up, dressed, ready for school, and out the door so they don’t miss the bus (and you’re not...

Top Foods to Fight Breast Cancer If you notice a lot of pink during October, from advertisements to product packages to football uniforms, it ‘s for a good reason—October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. October is an excellent reminder for women everywhere to take the right steps to help prevent breast cancer. One way to do this is through nutrition, which is responsible in part for an estimated 30 to 40 percent of all cancers. To help get you started, we’ve compiled two lists—one of foods that can...