The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners – by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook

First, about the authors: notwithstanding the names, Calimeris is the cook, and Cook is the nutritionist (and an RDN at that).

As for the book: we get a good primer on the science of inflammation, what it is, why it happens, what things are known to cause/trigger it, and what things are known to fight it. They do also go outside of nutrition a bit for this, speaking briefly on other lifestyle factors too, but the main focus is of course nutrition.

As for the recipes: while distinctly plants-forward (as one might expect of an anti-inflammatory eating book), it’s not outright vegan or even vegetarian, indeed, in the category of main dishes, there are sections for:

• Vegetarian and vegan
• Fish and shellfish
• Poultry and meat

…as well as, before and after those, sections for breakfast and brunch and snacks and sweets. As well as a not-to-be-underestimated section, for sauces, condiments, and dressings. This is important, because those are quite often the most inflammatory parts of an otherwise healthy meal! So being able to make anti-inflammatory versions is a real boon.

The recipes are mostly not illustrated, but the steps are very clearly described and easy to follow.

Bottom line: if inflammation is currently on your to-tackle list, this book will be an excellent companion in the kitchen.

Click here to check out The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet For Beginners, and give your immune system some care!