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Studies suggest that chronic inflammation can cause various diseases and health conditions, like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and metabolic syndrome.
Chances are, you’re reading this article because you have one of these health problems, a risk of chronic inflammation, or a blood test for your inflammatory markers has shown that you need to find ways to reduce inflammation. Maybe you’re worried about autoimmune diseases, or you’re just looking for ways to stay healthy. Whatever the reason, this article is about the number one way to help you control inflammation.
First, we need to understand inflammation
The difference between acute and chronic inflammation is that the first is a normal response to illness or infection, and the second contributes to chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease. We all experience low-grade inflammation when ill, but when this inflammatory response persists for too long past the need for your body to fight infection, it’s no longer acute inflammation. This can be due to a chronic disease, such as one of the many autoimmune disorders, or an overconsumption of inflammatory foods, such as processed foods containing unhealthy fats.
The importance of an anti-inflammatory diet
An effective anti-inflammatory diet is one rich in anti-inflammatory foods and low in unhealthy foods that promote inflammation. Anti-inflammatory foods, such as turmeric, leafy greens, green tea, and whole grains, fight inflammation. The Mediterranean diet, which is high in anti-inflammatory foods and low in refined carbohydrates, helps prevent inflammation and improve overall health. As well as lots of vegetables, this eating plan is high in olive oil and fatty fish. Healthy oils are thought to contain anti-inflammatory compounds, meaning they have anti-inflammatory properties.
On the other hand, a diet rich in trans fats, refined carbs, red meat, and processed meat like hot dogs is likely to aggravate inflammation, putting you at an increased risk for health issues. And, if you already have high levels of inflammation, this diet will slow down the healing process and will harm your immune system in the long run by making sure that your inflammation persists.
Conclusion
The best way for you to control inflammation is to eat foods with anti-inflammatory effects and avoid certain foods high in inflammatory markers, like white bread, high fructose corn syrup, and fried foods. These foods also spike your blood sugar and can reduce your well-being by making you feel tired and giving you mood swings.
FAQs
What else can I do to reduce inflammation?
Physical activity! Making sure that your body gets enough exercise is sure to benefit your health. If you eat healthily and get regular exercise, you can go a long way toward reducing inflammation. If your doctor advises it, you can also try medication like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
What else can happen to my body if I don’t reduce inflammation?
Digestive issues, which can be a symptom of inflammatory bowel disease, are common in people with high levels of inflammation.
