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Nightshade vegetables come from the Solanaceae family of flowering plants, which are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins (such as C and K), minerals (like potassium and magnesium), and ...
Here we address the myths and misconceptions about the "inflammatory" family of veg.
These foods include grains (whether whole or refined), legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshade vegetables (like tomatoes and peppers), alcohol, and all processed and refined foods.
Therefore, lists of macrobiotic foods that determine a food as yin or yang generally compare them to whole grains. [14] Nightshade vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplant; also, spinach, beets, and avocados, are not recommended or are used sparingly in macrobiotic cooking, as they are considered extremely yin. [15]
The Lectin-free diet (also known as the Plant Paradox diet) is a fad diet promoted with the false claim that avoiding all foods that contain high amounts of lectins will prevent and cure disease. [1] There is no clinical evidence the lectin-free diet is effective to treat any disease and its claims have been criticized as pseudoscientific. [2 ...
Circaea lutetiana, known as broad-leaved enchanter's nightshade, [1] is a plant in the evening primrose family, Onagraceae. The genus name comes from the enchantress Circe of Greek mythology and the specific designation is derived from Lutetia , the Latin name for Paris, which was sometimes referred to as the "Witch City".
An anti-inflammatory diet offers many benefits. Health experts explain what foods you can and can't eat. The Foods That Trigger Inflammation, According to Experts
Limiting your intake of these inflammatory foods can help reduce chronic inflammation and lead to better health. Reviewed by Dietitian Elizabeth Ward, M.S., RDN Inflammation is a hot topic—and ...