Have you heard the term “inflammaging” before?
Inflammaging is used to describe the accelerated rate of aging caused by inflammation.
Chronic (ongoing) inflammation damages every cell and system in the body, causing it to gradually break down which increases the rate of aging.
This is because free radicals are released in response to inflammation, which damage cell membranes and cellular DNA. This leads to mutations in genes so our cells stop functioning properly, age faster, and can eventually result in disease.
Inflammation also damages telomeres and accelerates telomere shortening, which increases the aging process and shortens the lifespan.
Acute inflammation is a natural part of our biology intended to fight illness and infections, destroy pathogenic bacteria, and heal physical injuries. Its primary function is to help us survive.
However, there are many factors in our modern diets that lead to excessive levels of inflammation including:
Gut dysbiosis (low levels of the “good” bacteria) due to lack of fiber and probiotic foods
Inflammatory fats and vegetable oils
Sugar and refined carbohydrates
Processed foods
Gluten
Elevated blood sugars
Lack of antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals and inflammation
Lack of nutrients that the body requires to function, heal, and repair
By addressing each of the above factors, we can get rid of chronic inflammation, slow the aging process, and reduce the risk of disease.
This is exactly why I titled my cookbook Recipes for Longevity.
The recipes were specifically created to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and regulate blood sugars to slow aging at the cellular level.
Here's how the recipes can help to reduce inflammation and aging at the cellular level:
🌿Rich in antioxidants from herbs, spices, and brightly-colored produce to protect our cells from the damage that free radicals and inflammation cause.
🥬High in prebiotic fiber which is essential to optimize gut health.
🥑Provide quality protein and healthy fats to regulate blood sugars and energy levels.
🫐Rich in brain-protective nutrients and compounds like anthocyanins, choline, carotenoids, folate, flavonoids, and omega-3 fats to slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
🚫Free from inflammatory fats and vegetable oils, refined sugar, and gluten that contribute to inflammation.
We all desire and deserve to live long, healthy, and disease-free lives, and my hope is that this cookbook will help to make that possible for you.
If you're ready to optimize your health and reduce inflammaging, order your copy of Recipes for Longevity on Amazon today!
I appreciate your support so much and truly hope that you notice huge shifts in your health from incorporating the concepts and recipes from the cookbook into your life! Don't forget to share (or gift) Recipes for Longevity with a friend or loved one who could also benefit from this cookbook ❤️
To your health and longevity,
Katelin
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