Fighting Inflammation with Diet

diets that help fight inflammation

Your immune system is designed to attack anything in your body that it recognizes as foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. The process is called inflammation. Periodic inflammation directed at truly threatening invaders is actually a good thing and helps protect your health. However, when inflammation persists over time even when you… Read more »

World’s Worst Inflammatory Foods

Inflammatory foods to avoid if you're looking to reduce chronic inflammation

Chronic inflammation is the silent killer linked to osteoporosis, arthritis, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even cancer. If you want to combat the effects of chronic inflammation, these are the foods you should most definitely avoid: 1. Sugar – Sugar is EVERYWHERE from processed foods, desserts and snacks right down to condiments. Too much sugar… Read more »