Kristen Millican
Inflammation can occur when our bodies react to an infection or injury by signaling our immune system’s response. Redness, heat, swelling, and pain are all possible signs of inflammation. Since inflammation is common among humans, it is important to know foods that we can eat to prevent or treat inflammation. Nuts are considered anti-inflammatory foods because of the nutrients they contain. Nuts such as pecans, almonds, and hazelnuts are rich in Vitamin E – an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. According to the Arthritis Foundation, nuts also contain alpha linoleic acid (ALA) – a anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acid (https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/healthy-eating/best-nuts-and-seeds-for-arthritis). These nutrient-dense foods are a great choice of snacks as they are packed with protein and healthy fats. Nuts can also be added to salads, stir fries, made into pies or eaten raw. There are countless recipes for nuts online, but I would like to share with you a simple savory pecan dish recipe: This recipe is a quick and easy way you can integrate these high protein and nutrients food into your diet. An alternative way would be to head to https://millicanpecan.com and choose from a wide variety of our pecan products!Charred Sesame Pecan Green Beans