NR 305 Week 3 Discussion – Exploring Popular Diet Trends
I have chosen to recommend the Anti-inflammatory diet because we live in an American society that has so many inflammatory foods which many of us consume on a daily basis. It is believed that the basis of many diseases, even beyond arthritis and autoimmune diseases, is chronic inflammation. Cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis and other diseases (Harvard Medical School, 2015) and chronic pain syndromes and fibromyalgia (Cleveland Clinic, 2016) have been linked to chronic inflammation (Health Assessment in Nursing, 6th Ed. Pp. 221.). After going through nursing school, taking several science courses and working in the field for many years, I have learned that the gastrointestinal tract is one of prime importance. Sometimes I think it is taken for granted or forgotten, but I am always reminded about gut health and how serious it is. The G.I. tract has brain cells, which, when taken good care of, can indicate good brain health as well. So, in contrast, if we consume unhealthy foods daily, such as French fries, sodas, refined carbohydrates and processed meats, it will negatively affect us.
After discussing the new diet and its history, I would still encourage my cousin to do some research for himself to get a better understanding of it. Sometimes doing your own research and finding the facts helps the person understand a bit better. But I would recommend some foods to include in his diet that are anti-inflammatory naturally, such as nuts, fatty fish, leafy greens, tomatoes and fruits. The Cleveland Clinic (2016) has three basic diets focusing on Anti-inflammatory foods: 1) Eat the rainbow: meaning consume eight to nine servings of vegetables daily, including cruciferous vegetables. 2) Restrict dairy and grains: Eat limited amounts of dairy, avoid simple carbohydrates and sugars, but opt for whole grains such as barley, buckwheat, oats and quinoa. 3) Avoid red meat: Limit red meat consumption to about twice a year, but instead eat fish and vegetarian cuisines for protein (Health Assessment in Nursing, 6th Ed. pp. 221.)
NR 305 Week 3 Discussion – Exploring Popular Diet Trends
Learning more about the anti-inflammatory diet, it has opened up my eyes to its natural pain-relieving effects as well. It is recommended to consume foods such as omega-3 EFA’s in fish oil, curcumin (turmeric), green tea, resveratrol (found in red wine) and capsaicin (chilli pepper) to obtain some type of pain relief. Since chronic inflammation has been found to underlie most of the diseases that diet may affect, an anti-inflammatory diet would be the most beneficial for most people.
References,
Weber, J.R. & Kelley, J.H. (2018). Health assessment in nursing (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
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NR 305 Week 3 Discussion – Exploring Popular Diet Trends
Briefly describe the diet you have selected to
Share how you would respond to your cousin. Please include questions you would ask and your advice/recommendations.