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Non-Inflammatory Diet
Non-Inflammatory Diet
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As our awareness of the role inflammation plays in disease grows, we also better understand the link between inflammation and diet. We can substantially prevent inflammation by making two conscious dietary choices each day: (1) to avoid inflammatory foods and (2) to consume non-inflammatory foods.
Generally, processed foods, or any foods containing refined sugars that your body digests quickly, are inflammatory. Processed foods also tend to be loaded with trans fats, which contain inflammatory chemicals that increase shelf life. Saturated fat, another inflammatory fat, is generally found in animal sources such as bacon, marbled meats, chicken skin, cheese, and ice cream.
Anti-inflammatory foods, on the other hand, contain healthy sugars and fats, and have hopefully been organically cultivated, i.e. without pesticides, insecticides, or growth hormones. As a rule, non-inflammatory sources of sugar will still be in their most natural states by the time they reach our plates. Eat plenty of organic fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, and moderate amounts of whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, and rolled oats. These unrefined carbohydrates supply our bodies with necessary nutrients, glucose, and fiber, without causing inflammation due to the chronic release of excess insulin into the bloodstream. Fruits and vegetables also contain valuable nutrients and antioxidants which fight inflammatory free radical damage.
Ideally, we want to make the healthiest dietary choices possible each day. Realistically, however, eating well is sometimes easier said than done. Remember that any steps toward a non-inflammatory diet are better than none. If you ate that greasy burger or ice-cream sundae yesterday, or had a few too many alcoholic beverages, decide today to create positive change through something as simple as a healthy lunch / dinner.
© 2009 Heart MD Institute, PA
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Love to the entire family,
Patterson and Gayel