Inflammation Academy

31/07/2025

🥗 Chicken & Celery Salad with a Japanese Dressing
This dish was born from the chaos of a busy kitchen shift. I needed something light, fast, and a bit clever. It ended up becoming a menu staple.

Lean chicken, crisp celery, a punchy dressing, and a great texture combo. It’s fridge-friendly, easy to prep, and sneaks celery into your diet in a way that actually works.

📌 Note: This one's Level 2 in my recipe system – includes soy (tamari) and plant-based mayo, so it’s best for people who know their personal triggers.

📖 Get the recipe → https://inflammation.academy/recipes/chicken-celery-salad-with-a-japanese-dressing/

Reference: Harumi Kurihara Official Site

29/07/2025

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27/07/2025

🧠 Not all magnesium is equal — and that really matters.
You’ve probably seen magnesium talked about in wellness circles. But most people don’t realise there are over 8 common types, and each one affects the body differently.

- Some help with sleep.
- Some help with stress or cramps.
- Others can support digestion, brain health, or regularity.

I was super confused by all the terms so this post breaks it all down — clearly, simply, and with use-cases to help you know what’s worth taking (and what’s not).

👉 Read the full guide here: https://inflammation.academy/magnesium-types-and-benefits/

Magnesium Isn’t Just One Thing — And That’s the Problem Walk down the supplement aisle and you’re hit with magnesium this, magnesium that — citrate, oxide, malate, threonate—confusing much? Yah-ha. You’ve probably heard claims like “magnesium changed my sleep,”

22/07/2025

🦘 A Quick Springboard into Inflammation-Lowering Foods.
This started as a personal research project. I’ve spent hundreds of hours reading studies, testing ingredients, and experimenting with meal plans, teas, tinctures, and dishes - on myself.

These are the ingredients I personally added into my weekly eating to stay ahead of inflammation, gut flare-ups, and digestive issues:

🥦 Vegetables – Bulk up your week with plant fibre and flavonoids
🍓 Fruits, Nuts & Seeds – Antioxidant-rich and gut-friendly
🌿 Herbs & Spices – Teas, broths, tinctures, even cocktails (yes, really)
🐟 Fish – Omega-3s from cold-water fatty fish
✨ Extras – Think boosters: olive oil, fermented foods, and key supplements

Every one of these deserves its own post — and they’re coming.
Until then, take this as a useful springboard to refine your own anti-inflammatory plan.

👉 Hit the link here: https://inflammation.academy/anti-inflammation-guides/inflammation-lowering-foods/

A Quick Springboard into Inflammation Lowering Foods. Fruits, Nuts & Seeds. This being a personal research project, I've spent hundreds of hours researching. I went on to try loads of tinctures, potions and dishes. Many were helpful. To aid in your research, I added all of the below items to my own....

21/07/2025

📝 Essential Anti-Inflammatory Foods List — Ready for Download.

I made this list for myself when I was sick of vague advice like “just eat healthy.” What started as a traffic-light food system turned into a real tool — and now it’s yours too.

✅ Print it
✅ Stick it on your fridge
✅ Actually use it

It’s not a guide. It’s a reference sheet.
Simple. Practical. Clear. And adjust it for you.

👉 Grab the free PDF via the site.
https://inflammation.academy/anti-inflammatory-foods-list/

Download the Anti-Inflammatory Foods List PDF The Foods List PDF will be sent directly to you so you can start getting valuable insights. Using the Anti-Inflammatory Foods List PDF. It’s not always about making an immediate overhaul of your eating habits; rather, it's about transitioning thoughtfu...

18/07/2025

🥣 Fresh on the site: Our top-rated Granola Mix is finally here!
Made with real Aussie ingredients, lightly sweetened, and packed with anti-inflammatory benefits — it’s perfect for breakfast, or fuel on the go - and it's super easy to make.
Whether you're hiking or just need a wholesome snack, this one hits the spot.

👉 Grab the full recipe here: https://inflammation.academy/recipes/granola-mix/

This delicious and nutritious classic Aussie 'Granola Mix' is made with wholesome ingredients and natural sweeteners, perfect for breakfast ora snack on a hike.

18/07/2025

🍝 Is Pasta Inflammatory? Short answer: Yes mostly—but, it doesn't have to be.

Pasta gets a bad rap in the anti-inflammatory world—but it’s not the enemy. It’s about what kind, how it’s cooked, and what you eat it with.

Today’s post breaks down:
- Better pasta choices (yes, some are anti-inflammatory)
- How to avoid that sluggish, bloated crash
- Real answers, not just carb fear

👉 Read the full guide to get the dish on Anti-Inflammatory Pasta

While acute inflammation is a natural and beneficial response of the immune system to injury or infection, helping with tissue repair and defence, problems arise when inflammation becomes chronic. Chronic inflammation can contribute to chronic disease and various ailments, including cardiovascular i...

17/07/2025

🥚 Are Eggs Inflammatory? Or Just Misunderstood?
They’re everywhere — breakfast, baking, dressings. But are they helping or hurting when it comes to inflammation?

I cracked it open

Eggs: The Unsung Workhorse of the Modern Diet You eat them for breakfast. You bake with them. We rely on them more than we know. Eggs aren’t just food—they're functional. They bind, emulsify, fluff, coat, rise,

13/07/2025

🧠 Have you seen or tried an "Anti-Inflammatory Diet Challenge” recently that left you more confused than clear? Yah! Me too.

You’ve likely seen the ads: “Boost energy & mood.” “Lose the bloat.” “Clear brain fog.” "Take the Challenge!" - erm... what challenge?

If you had second thoughts then... you're not alone. These programs often funnel you into apps, give generic food advice, and vanish when it's over. But it's all more nuanced than that.

I broke down 5 problems and why most of them fall short — and some ideas on what might help.

👉 Link below and please let me knwo if you tried one and how you found it.

What’s the Real Deal With These “Anti-Inflammatory Challenges”? Let’s face it — the phrase “anti-inflammatory” has gone mainstream. But that’s not always a good thing. If you’ve seen ads pushing 14-day “challenges” promising weight loss, bloating relief, or mental

13/07/2025

📊 For anyone who's tired of being left out of the health conversation... I made a system for people who are managing pain, navigating gut issues, or trying to cook for someone who doesn’t fit the wellness stereotype.

"Anti-inflammatory” is stamped on everything right now — but what does it actually mean?

I built a 5-Level Food Classification to help cut through the confusion:

🔥 Level 1 — Triggering
⚖️ Level 2 — Conditional
🌾 Level 3 — Neutral
🌿 Level 4 — Supportive
🧪 Level 5 — Therapeutic

This is real world how I approach eating and cooking, and rebuild recipes that work for me, and hopefully for you too.

If you’ve ever looked at a food and thought, “Is this going to make things worse?” — this is for you.

👉 Full guide here.

This post gives you a grounded, modern understanding of inflammation, how food and lifestyle affect it, and introduces a real-world classification system you can use at home for family, caring for someone with health issues, preparing dishes in the kitchen, or even in a restaurant or eating out envi...

14/02/2025

🔥 The Science of Cooking: 10 Ways You’re Transforming Food Without Realizing It 🔥

Every time you roast, steam, or caramelize your food, you’re not just making it tastier—you’re changing its molecular structure. Cooking is more than art; it’s science in action. 🧪

Did you know…
🍖 The Maillard Reaction creates that crispy crust on your steak.
🥦 Steaming veggies preserves their nutrients while making them easier to digest.
🥒 Fermentation supercharges your gut health with probiotics.

How you cook affects not just flavor but how your body absorbs nutrients and digests food. Ready to level up your cooking game?

👉 Link in bio to explore 10 common cooking methods and their effects on your health. Or click here: https://inflammation.academy/the-science-of-cooking/

Introduction Cooking is one of humanity’s oldest tools. We roast, boil, fry, and ferment food to make it safer, tastier, and easier to digest. But have you ever stopped to think about what’s really happening at the molecular level? From the Maillard reaction that gives grilled meat

12/02/2025

I just finished reeading a lot about 'Bioactive Compounds' and yup, it's super interesting. So I wrote some of it down and put it in a post for you to read.
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🚀 What Are Bioactive Compounds & Why Should You Care? 🌱
The word “bioactive” is buzzing everywhere in health & wellness. But what does it really mean? 🤔

In simple terms: bioactive compounds are natural substances in food that affect how your body works—like polyphenols in green tea or omega-3s in fish oil. Some fight inflammation, boost your brain, or even help with gut health. 🧠💪✨

🔥 10 Bioactive Powerhouses You Should Know:
1️⃣ Polyphenols (Berries, Green Tea) – Heart & immune health ❤️
2️⃣ Omega-3s (Fish Oil, Algae) – Brain + anti-inflammatory 🌊
3️⃣ Curcumin (Turmeric) – Joint support & antioxidant 💛
4️⃣ Beta-Glucans (Mushrooms, Oats) – Immunity boost 🍄
5️⃣ Fucoxanthin (Seaweed) – Supports metabolism 🌿..and more!

Want the full breakdown?
👉 https://inflammation.academy/10-examples-of-bioactive-compounds/

💥 Take charge of your health by adding bioactive-rich foods to your plate and feeling the difference.