Maryea Flaherty - The I Love My Instant Pot® Anti-Inflammatory Diet Recipe Book: From Orange Ginger Salmon to Apple Crisp, 175 Easy and Delicious Recipes That Reduce Inflammation

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Names: Flaherty, Maryea, author.

Title: The I love my instant pot anti-inflammatory diet recipe book / Maryea Flaherty of HappyHealthyMama.com, author of Anti-inflammatory drinks for health

Description: Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2019.

Series: I love my series.

Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019023101 | ISBN 9781507210994 (pb) | ISBN 9781507211007 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Pressure cooking. | One-dish meals. | Quick and easy cooking. | Cooking.

Classification: LCC TX840.P7 F55 2019 | DDC 641.5/87--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019023101

ISBN 978-1-5072-1099-4

ISBN 978-1-5072-1100-7 (ebook)

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The information in this book should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health problem. Not all diet and exercise plans suit everyone. You should always consult a trained medical professional before starting a diet, taking any form of medication, or embarking on any fitness or weight-training program. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.

Always follow safety and commonsense cooking protocols while using kitchen utensils, operating ovens and stoves, and handling uncooked food. If children are assisting in the preparation of any recipe, they should always be supervised by an adult.

The anti-inflammatory diet seems to be everywhere today, but its no fad diet. First of all, eating an anti-inflammatory diet just means eating real, whole, and unprocessed foods to promote a healthy inflammatory response in your body. Some of the most significant benefits to reducing your bodys inflammation are decreasing your risk for conditions such as chronic body aches, persistent indigestion, and diseases such as fibromyalgia, heart disease, and cancer.

So, what exactly is inflammation and why do you want to avoid it? If youve ever had a cold, sprained your ankle, or scraped your knee, youve experienced inflammation. It is your bodys natural, and necessary, response to outside stressors on your body such as injury or infection. Normally, once your body has the stressor under control the response turns off. However, when the inflammation response does not stop working and continues to function long after the original need, it can lead to damaging chronic inflammation in your body.

The good news is that you can help promote a healthy inflammatory response in your body and control and reduce chronic inflammation through healthy diet and lifestyle choices. Nature is filled with foods that contain powerful, inflammation-fighting nutrients. If you fill your plate with foods like brightly colored fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices, and healthy fats every day, youll be on your way to promoting a healthy inflammatory response in your body.

In addition to eating anti-inflammatory foods, youll also want to avoid or limit foods that can cause a harmful inflammatory response. Foods that are known to cause inflammation include refined carbohydrates found in foods like crackers, cakes, and bagels; foods containing gluten; dairy foods containing casein; foods with added sugars; and foods with trans fats, such as fried foods.

And thats where your Instant Pot comes in. Cooking with an Instant Pot is a life-changing experience, especially when you are trying to eat whole, healthy foods to fight inflammation. This multifunction cooking tool allows you to saut, brown, steam, and warm your food. It cooks soups, eggs, and even cakes! And the high-pressure cooking and steaming ability of an Instant Pot does wonders to steaks, pork shoulders, and chicken. With the touch of a button youll be able to cook cuts of meat that would normally take hours upon hours in just minutes. In addition, the Instant Pot actually cooks food at a lower temperature, but it does it more efficiently than other methods because the pressure denies steam to release. This cooking method also seals in essential vitamins and minerals, making it the ideal tool for your anti-inflammatory diet recipes.

Whether youve just bought your Instant Pot or have been using one for years and just need some inspiration, this book is for you. Inside youll find 175 delicious anti-inflammation recipes ranging from . The more you cook, the more youll realize how versatile the Instant Pot really is, whether youre making a hearty breakfast, an amazing main course, or a delicious dessert. So plug in your Instant Pot and get ready to enjoy some amazing, delicious, and quick anti-inflammation meals.

Cooking with an Instant Pot

If youre excited to jump into the world of Instant Pot cooking but arent sure where or how to start, this chapter is for you. Here is where you will learn what all those buttons on your Instant Pot mean, what they do, and when to use them. Youll find out how to release the pressure from your Instant Pot, how to keep it clean, and which accessories youll want to help you get the most from your user experience.

Even though this chapter is packed full of useful information, its still important for you to start with your owners manual. That manual is the first step to being a successful Instant Pot user and having success with the recipes in this book. It will walk you through the basic functions of your pot as well as teach you how to do an initial test run with water. This is an important step in understanding how the Instant Pot works, decreasing any anxiety you might have about using it, and giving it a good steam cleaning before you make your first recipe.