What foods can cause inflammation?

There are many foods that can trigger inflammation in particular individuals. Simple carbs, sugar, fatty acids and oils are common culprits. It is best to avoid these foods to have good health in general. In fact, recent research has shown that eating of lot of red meat leads to a shorter life. A plant-based diet is the best option for healthy living.

By following the advice here, you will lose weight and find relief from pain. The more obese you are the more inflammation you will experience and the more you will be at risk for problems like diabetes and heart disease.

Foods to avoid (these foods can cause inflammation):

• red meats - no beef
• butter/milk
• fried foods - french fries, chicken wings etc.
• junk foods
• grilled foods
• snack foods - boxes of crackers, potato chips, white bread
• anything with high fructose corn syrup
• tomatoes and potatoes may cause inflammation. Try not to eat them for a while and after a few weeks gradually add them back to your diet and see if pain returns.

I am sure that a lot of the things you eat were on the "bad" list, but it will be easier to give them up than you think. Especially when you start seeing the results - which will be quickly.

The good news is that when you start eating the healthy food you won't feel hungry. You will feel more satisfied. The foods you will be eating are more filling and have more nutrition while contributing fewer calories than the bad foods.

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