10 foods that can cause inflammation

There are foods commonly found in Western diets that may be able to cause inflammation or worsen it if it was already present in our body.

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There are foods commonly found in Western diets that may be capable of causing inflammation or it worse if it were already present in our organism.

This is what the doctor says Michelle Schoffro Cook, American expert in nutrition and natural medicine, internationally known for her work. Here are the foods withheldin your opinion as a possible cause of inflammation. Its consumption is not recommended especially when the body is already weakened, perhaps during fever, flu or localized infections.

Index

French fries and fast food

10 foods that can cause inflammation

Not only the classic hamburger with fries is included in this category, but also all packaged foods and industrial preparation, rich in sugars, food additives, artificial sweeteners and oils of dubious origin. The fried foods, in particular, together with alcohol, they are accused by the doctor as being able to cause irritation and worsening arthritis.

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2) Hydrogenated fats and trans fats

10 foods that can cause inflammation

Hydrogenated fats and trans fats may be present in the margarine, in lard, in fats used in pastry and in foods made using these ingredients, with reference to bakery products both sweet and savory, especially if processed industrially. It is therefore necessary to pay attention to lists of ingredients of the foods to be purchasedwhen they are present.

Beef

10 foods that can cause inflammation

According to Dr. Cook, the meat, with reference to both the red meat than poultry, it tends to cause inflammation, which is why it should never be the staple of your meals. In his opinion, a diet based entirely on plant foods tends to be much less rich in substances capable of cause inflammation compared to a diet that includes the consumption of meat.



White sugar and fizzy drinks

10 foods that can cause inflammation

White sugar and sweets, including sodas and sugary fruit juices, should be considered among the foods most likely to cause inflammation and addiction in the body. In this regard, Dr. Cook suggests gradually eliminating them from your diet by replacing them with fresh fruit when you want to enjoy something sweet.

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Artificial sweeteners

10 foods that can cause inflammation

Saccharin, aspartame and other sweeteners used industrially or for sale as artificial substitutes for white sugar should be avoided as much as possible in the opinion of the expert, as they cause inflammation like the refined sugar and potentially linked to various diseases by the most recent scientific research.

Cooking salt and iodized salt

10 foods that can cause inflammation

Il common kitchen salt it contains nothing but sodium chloride, while the iodized salt is refined salt with artificial addition of iodine. Both types of refined salt should be replaced in the expert's opinion with del whole sea salt, which next to sodium chloride has minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium, which make its composition more balanced.


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Food additives

10 foods that can cause inflammation

Dyes, preservatives, sulphites and others food additives they are present in many packaged foods, including many products intended for children. Unfortunately, they too are considered to cause inflammation and should therefore be avoided as much as possible.

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8) Dairy products


10 foods that can cause inflammation

Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter and any dairy product in general is considered by the expert as one potential source of inflammation for the body, with particular reference to the methods of production of these foods, which nowadays can only present traces of hormones, antibiotics and other substances potentially harmful to our body.

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Gluten

10 foods that can cause inflammation

Gluten is present, as well as in wheat, in numerous cereals, among which we can identify barley, oats, kamut and spelled. To limit the consumption of foods containing gluten, these cereals can be replaced by the use of foods such as rice, quinoa, buckwheat and millet, which are devoid of it.

Alcol

10 foods that can cause inflammation

Alcohol is high in sugar and regarded as a excessive weight for our liver. It causes inflammation and should be completely eliminated from one's diet or eaten in moderation.

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