7 Foods That Can Cause Inflammation
Of the 10 leading causes of death, eight of them have been linked to the same underlying cause: inflammation, a chronically on-high-alert immune system response. What's more, certain types of foods can trigger it more than others.
"Inflammation is not a state that can be induced by one meal or snack," says Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Nutrition Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute. "But over time, these foods comprise a dietary pattern that can lead to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, which impact various organ systems by impeding blood flow overall."
Some especially bad offenders include the overly processed, fried, or sugary treats you're already minimizing in your diet, and for good reason. Inflammation correlates with a number of different health conditions. "Long-term, low-grade inflammation can persist in all of our cells and tissues, playing a key role in everything from acne to arthritis," says Dr. Corey W. Kirshner in The Whole Body Cure, an anti-inflammatory eating plan created by our partners at Prevention.
Help prevent inflammation by cutting down on these top foods that trigger it.
