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1. Sugary Foods
Foods that are high in sugar like soda and baked goods can trigger inflammation in two ways:
- Sugar stimulates the production of fatty acids in your liver.
- Eating sugary foods causes your body to produce more of the hormone insulin, which, in turn, can boost body fat. This is a problem because fat cells can produce chemicals in the body that lead to inflammation .
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3. Some Cooking Oils
Many common cooking oils contain a type of fat called omega-6 fatty acids . Omega-6 fats aren't necessarily bad — your body uses them for energy and normal growth.
But your omega-6 fats need to be in a ca...
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods
There are also many anti-inflammatory foods that can help fight chronic inflammation. These foods are rich in key compounds like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that work to reduce your levels of inflammatory proteins.
Some k...
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2. Processed Meats and Red Meats
Processed meats are meats that have been modified through curing, salting, smoking, or adding preserving chemicals.
Some examples of processed meats are:
- Bacon.
- Deli meats.
- Hot dogs.
- Beef jerky.
- Chicken nuggets.
Both processed and red ...
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Inflammation in the
Your body uses inflammation to fight off illness and heal injuries, but chronic, long-term inflammation can be dangerous:
- It damages cell DNA , which can lead to cancer.
- It
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4. Fried Foods
Fried foods like chicken nuggets, doughnuts, and french fries are big inflammation culprits for several reasons, including:
- Fried foods tend to have high levels of omega-6 fatty acids.
- Fried foods produce compounds in the body called advanced glycation end products, also known ...
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