Kathy K. Norman
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Practical Priority - Food
Most highly processed food is full of toxic chemical ingredients. Eating real food full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients is a key step in fibromyalgia recovery and a practical healthy living priority for everyone.
Foods that reduce inflammation
Almonds
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cherries
Honey – raw local honey is the best option
Lemons
Limes
Onions
Red radishes
Spinach
Squash
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes
Zucchini


Great anti-inflammatory spices
Basil
Cayenne pepper
Cilantro
Cumin
Garlic – fresh
Ginger – fresh
Oregano
Turmeric
Foods loaded with antioxidants
Almonds - plain with no salt
Apples - try to find organic ones
Beans - especially black and dark red
Berries – blueberries and strawberries are my favorites
Broccoli – steamed or roasted is delicious and nutritious 
Carrots - eat them raw in salads or cooked as a side dish
Grapes - red and dark purple
Green and red peppers - try them in fajitas
Oranges - the easy peel, no seed variety is a fun snack
Raisins - eat by the handful
Sweet Potatoes - eat instead of white potatoes
Tea, green or black - drink several cups a day
Tomatoes - very versatile raw or cooked
Walnuts - sprinkle on cereal and yogurt
Yogurt - Greek yogurt has more protein than regular 


Processed foods and additives to avoid
Artificial dyes
Artificial flavorings
BHA and BHT preservatives
Candy bars
Cookies in boxes and packages
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) 
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Nitrates and nitrites
Sodas