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#96 May 2026 Simplify Health News

Spring is the time for renewal, try the FIT 22 Plus Testh

Simplify Holistic Nutrition Consulting & Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coaching

Spring is in full bloom….. We, here in New England, are longing to be outside after a very cold tough winter.

Spring is a perfect time for renewal and feeling motivated with good positive energy to implement healthy changes. I know many of us like New Year’s resolutions, but they statistically don’t last long, so hopefully warmer weather, blue skies, and longer daylight hours feel motivating for health improvements.

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Most of you who have used one of the Food Inflammation Blood Tests, have made substantial changes that I am very proud of. I am always here to motivate and support you. As much as I love the FIT 176 Test or FIT 132 Test, that tests for 176 or 132 foods, additives, and extracts, I also see fantastic health improvements with the FIT 22 Plus.. I recommend it a lot for family members who want to find out about their food sensitivities.

The FIT 22 Plus tests for: Cow's Milk and Casein, Egg Yolks and Egg Whites, Whole Wheat, Gluten and Gliadins, Banana, Pineapple, Corn, White Potatoes, Tomato, Coffee, Soybean, Beef, Turmeric, Salmon, Chicken, Almond, Peanut, Brewer's Yeast, and Shrimp.

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The test is a wonderful gift, it is perfect for re-testing the big topics after 6-12 months and compare the Gut Barrier Panel to the previous test results. Just to confirm the suspicion of a Gluten or Cow’s Milk sensitivity is what some of my clients are looking for.

FIT 22 Plus Test Sample Report (with Gut Barrier Panel)

The FIT 22 Plus tests for the 22 most reactive foods the lab is experiencing every day. In the many years I have been working with the FIT Tests from KBMO Diagnostics, I have experienced that Wheat/Gluten/Gliadins, Egg Yolks and Egg Whites, and Casein and Cow’s Milk, are often reactive within Food Sensitivity testing. If those are staples in your life, can you imagine how much better you could feel with this knowledge and by avoiding these foods?

Dr. Daniel Amen - 4 Pillars of Brain Health

'Most people think
brain health
is about
solving problems
after they
show up.

But strong brains
aren’t built
by accident.

They’re built
by design.'

The Four Pillars of Brain Health by Dr. Daniel Amen

I have received this great newsletter from Dr. Amen a week ago, asked to publish the 4 pillars of brain health in my newsletter, and would love to share his thoughts. Please read!!!!

'If you want better focus, sharper memory, stronger mood, and long-term mental clarity, you need all four pillars working together.

It was great to participate in this intensive program, and I am grateful for what I have learned. My biggest topic of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet to fuel the brain with the right nourishment and avoid inflammatory foods is so important.

Here is a list of Dr. Amen's recommendations:

Dr. Daniel Amen emphasizes real, whole foods that boost blood flow, lower inflammation, and stabilize blood sugar as his top “brain-fueling” choices.

Core categories he repeats most

Fatty fish
(especially salmon and sardines) for DHA/EPA omega-3s to support neuronal growth, plasticity, and lower neuroinflammation.

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Dark leafy greens
(spinach, kale, collards, Swiss chard, arugula, romaine) for folate, vitamin K, antioxidants, and slower cognitive decline.

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Berries
(especially blueberries) for anthocyanins and other flavonoids linked with better memory and lower risk of cognitive decline.

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Nuts and seeds
especially walnuts and hemp seeds, for healthy fats, plant-based omega-3s, and fiber.

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Avocado and extra-virgin olive oil
for monounsaturated fats, blood flow, folate, and anti-inflammatory vitamin E.

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Cruciferous vegetables
(broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage) for fiber, sulforaphane, and neuroprotective plant compounds.

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Gluten-free whole oats and other whole grains

Gluten-free whole oats and other whole grains
(e.g., brown rice, quinoa) for steady glucose and GABA-supportive effects.

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Spices and herbs,
especially turmeric (curcumin), plus others like ginger and cumin for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.

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Green tea and dark chocolate
(sugar-free or very low sugar) for polyphenols, flavanols, and gentle stimulation with antioxidant protection.

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I hope here are some good ideas for you and your family. And please do not forget that we are all different. Most of these foods can be tested in the Food Inflammation Blood Tests that I offer in my business with huge health benefits for my clients. What is healthy for one person could cause inflammation in the other. Especially during aging, we can’t afford those inflammatory foods that will fuel Inflamm-aging!

Food Inflammation
Test 176

Food Inflammation
Test 132

Food Inflammation
Test 22 Plus

Wishing you Health,
with Love,

Silke