What can help: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Once ingested, omega-3’s convert into compounds that are much more potent than the original fatty acids themselves.  One important type of compound, called resolvin, is effective in signaling the inflammatory response to end. In arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, an overactive immune system causes degradation of body tissues.  Resolvins…

In this Issue: Family Meals Matter: The Importance of Eating Together • Get the Most From Your Exercise with the Right Post-Workout Meal • Get the Facts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Eat to Beat the Inflammation Associated with Arthritis • Feature Food of the Month: Strawberries • Feature Food of the Month Recipe: Mexican Stuffed Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Tropical Salsa