ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NUTRITION
Inflammation is being targeted as one of the major players in cardiovascular disease, so we’ve chosen foods high in nutrients that have been shown to reduce inflammation.
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• Phytonutrients and Antioxidants
Research continues to show the phytonutrients and antioxidants from whole foods such as fruits and vegetables have the ability to scavenge free radicals that contribute to the chronic inflammation linked to cardiovascular disease. LeViv has included in its meals an abundance of phytonutrients and antioxidative vitamins from such foods as pomegranates, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, fresh ginger, spices and more. The more fruits and vegetables you can get in your diet, the more power you have to fight the consequences of oxidative stress and resulting inflammation.
Phytonutrients and CVD
• Omega 3’s
Omega 3 fatty acids have been touted as one of the healthiest (and least consumed) fats in the world, and may be responsible for reducing inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease. While other food companies add omega 3’s to their foods to “improve” nutritional content, leViv’s takes no shortcuts: Our meals are packed with foods naturally high in this essential fatty acid, such as Flaxseed and Honey Crackers, Miso Glazed Salmon and Roasted Black Cod.
Omega 3 fatty acids have been touted as one of the healthiest (and least consumed) fats in the world, and may be responsible for reducing inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease. While other food companies add omega 3’s to their foods to “improve” nutritional content, leViv’s takes no shortcuts: Our meals are packed with foods naturally high in this essential fatty acid, such as Flaxseed and Honey Crackers, Miso Glazed Salmon and Roasted Black Cod.
Why are omega 3’s so important?
• Stress
Whole health isn’t just about nutrition – it’s about how you live your life. The hormones released when you’re stressed may be inflammatory to the body, so taking care of your emotional life is an important part of keeping your body healthy. Our Cardiac Lifestyle section motivates and inspires you to become aware of the stress in your life and to develop tools to reduce it.
Visit our Lifestyle section for stress reducing ideas.
Whole health isn’t just about nutrition – it’s about how you live your life. The hormones released when you’re stressed may be inflammatory to the body, so taking care of your emotional life is an important part of keeping your body healthy. Our Cardiac Lifestyle section motivates and inspires you to become aware of the stress in your life and to develop tools to reduce it.
Visit our Lifestyle section for stress reducing ideas.
