Is part of our bodies complex biological response of tissues to harmful stimuli, such as damaged cells, or irritants like food/chemicals.
The classical signs of acute inflammation are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function. Inflammation is a protective attempt by our bodies to remove the harm and to initiate the healing process.
Chronic inflammation can lead to a lot of complications, including:
- Hay Fever
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Heart complications
- Skin issues
- Weight gain
- Digestive issues
- Alzheimer's
- Lupus
Food sensitivities, intolerance and allergies are a huge part of the American struggle with inflammation. Eating a low-inflammatory diet will help the above complications of chronic inflammation.
Anti-Inflammatory foods:
- Avocado
- Olive oil
- Omega 3 and flax seed
- Pumpkin seeds
- Fruits - especially berries
- Vegetables
- Poultry
- Seafood
- Water
- Spices - Garlic, ginger and cinnamon
- Fresh foods in general
If you feel you might be suffering from inflammation, here are some foods to avoid:
- Junk foods
- Processed foods
- Trans fats
- Bread
- Pasta
- Soda
- Candy
- Cereal
- Pastries
Weight loss has also been shown to reduce inflammation. The above recommendations will aide in weight loss. If you are looking for more tips on weight loss check out my previous posts on weight loss!
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