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Doctors Say These Are the Top 5 Foods That Cause Inflammation
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Key Points:
- Chronic inflammation is linked to serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, and is caused by prolonged immune system activation damaging healthy cells and tissues.
- Foods that commonly increase inflammation include red and processed meats, refined carbohydrates (like donuts and sodas), fried foods, ultra-processed foods, and excessive alcohol consumption.
- Ultra-processed foods often contain artificial ingredients and preservatives that may contribute to inflammation, though some nutrient-dense processed foods like protein powders and canned beans can be beneficial.
- An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on whole, nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, oily fish, nuts, seeds, and eggs, which contain vitamins and antioxidants that help reduce chronic inflammation.
- Following an anti-inflammatory eating pattern, such as the Mediterranean diet, has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, and certain cancers by reducing chronic inflammation.
