5 Inflammatory Foods
To avoid to decrease your risk of arthritis
It has been estimated that as high as one quarter of the American population suffers from painful and stiff joints from arthritis. While there is no cure for arthritis it is comforting to know that dietary changes can lower the arthritis risk.
5 Foods that Reduce Inflammation:
Gluten: You don’t have to be celiac to enjoy the benefits of a reduced gluten diet. Studies reveal that reducing gluten helps to reduce joint inflammation and pain in everyone. Individuals who have participated in elimination diets with gluten collectively experienced less stiff and painful joints. A gluten sensitivity may be the culprit and cutting out gluten the answer.
Red Meat: Lamb, beef, pork, and veal are high in saturated fats and have been shown to increase inflammation and painful stiff joints. Pepperoni, hot dogs, and bacon are the most inflammatory. White meats and plant protein are composed of less fat and have less of an adverse effect on our joints. When consuming meat, look for leaner cuts.
Sugar: Sugar continues to get a bad rap and for good reason. Especially added sugars. Dairy desserts, candy, soda pop and pastries contribute to elevated inflammation. Cytokines are produced in the body when we eat too much sugar. These cytokines or…
