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Click the link below to see a very informative video on inflamation. Click Here! Please note, the down load may take a few minutes (42.7MB), but it's worth the wait! Is Inflammation Eating at You? Maybe it's what you are eating that is causing the inflammation.Foods to AVOID to reduce your inflammation:junk food | | high-fat meats | | high-fat dairy products | fast food | | sugar | | unhealthy fats & oils | | trans fats | | saturated fats | | processed meats (like hot dogs & sausage) | nitrates (found in bacon, ham, etc) | | soda/pop/soft drinks | pastries | | presweetened cereals | | candy | refined carbohydrates (flour, sugar) |
Foods that help to REDUCE inflammation:| water (lot's of it) | | low fat or fat-free dairy products | lean cuts of meat, poultry or fish | | healthy oils (like walnut, olive & grape seed) | | healthy fats (like nuts) | | spices (like, tumeric, ginger, garlic or oregano) | | fresh fruit (pineapple, papaya, berries, tart cherries) | | fresh vegetables (brightly colored & green leafy) | | more water :) | | high fiber foods | nuts (walnuts, etc) | | soy products (tofu or low fat soy milk) | | whole grains (high in fiber) | | legumes | | seeds (flax, pumpkin, etc) | | low starch medierranean cuisine | curries | even more water! | |