Non Drug Pain Management Ideas: Beware of Inflammatory Foods!

Thinking back on last week's series on the Anti-Inflammatory diet, I realized that you now have lots of information on what to eat--but not much information on what NOT to eat.

So here is a short list to help you along:

As discussed in my post on fruits and vegetables ,some RA patients do not tolerate members of the nightshade family because these foods can provoke the inflammatory response.

Alcohol intake in excess is known to provoke inflammation. Regular consumption of alcohol can promote the inflammatory response from head to toe, especially the larynx, liver, and stomach.

Beware of processed, packaged, or prepared foods--there is some likelihood that they contain harmful oils, sugar, and artificial sweeteners. Sometimes we really don't know what we are eating!

Avoid hydrogenated and trans fats. There are known healthy alternatives to these ingredients, but in many cases they are not used by grocery stores and bakeries.

White sugar and sweets are some of the most addicting substances we know. Carbohydrates tend to provoke inflammation--and these are carbohydrates, so best to avoid them. Grab yourself a piece of fresh fruit instead.

Wheat products/gluten containing grains are known causes of inflammation. That's why celiac patients do not eat them, and why the gluten free craze has run amok.

Food additives such as colors, flavor enhancers, stabilizers, preservatives, etc. The main ones include sulfites, benzoates, and colors named FD&C #”X.” They are all chemicals, not nutrients. Not natural in any way shape or form. What possible good could come from ingesting these?

This list is by no means all-inclusive..if you do a little homework you will discover lots of things you never knew about what you are eating..and why a good home-cooked meal is one of the best things in existence!

Source: Top 12 Foods That Cause Inflammation

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