Whether chronic, acute, or both, virtually everyone has experienced inflammation.
On the one hand, inflammation is an essential part of your body’s defense mechanism.
But when it comes to your diet, what exactly are theeating habits that can lead to greater inflammation?
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To answer that question, we reviewed the existing research and spoke withLauren Manaker, MS, RDN.
You’re eating too much added sugar.
According to Manaker, eating a lot of sugar-loaded foods can lead to increased inflammation.
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You aren’t consuming enough produce.
“If you aren’t eating enough produce consistently, you may be missing out on anti-inflammatory benefits.”
You’re not eating enough seafood.
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You’re eating too much fast food.
You are consuming more processed meat than fresh meat.
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“Specifically, the amount of ‘good bacteria’ that help release anti-inflammatory compounds can be reduced.”
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You’re still cooking with margarine.
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If you’re still cooking with margarine, you may want to reconsider.
Regularly eatinghighly processed carbohydrateslike white bread can also lead to a number of unwanted health issues.
As our bodies work to process these sugars, it responds with inflammation.
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You’re eating late at night.
Sometimes it’s not just aboutwhatyou’re eating, but when.
If you’re having a lot of late dinners or snacking before bed, you may experience increased inflammation.
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A study published inPLOS Onefound a relationship between eating larger meals in the evening and increased inflammatory levels.
Cooking meat, especially red meat, with these methods may have inflammatory effects.
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