Cutting inflammation: The hidden dangers in everyday foods
Are you concerned about your health? A proper diet is the key! Inflammation in the body can lead to many serious diseases. Want to avoid them? Check which products are better to exclude from your daily diet.
14 July 2024 16:12
Rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, acne, sinusitis, asthma, and oral conditions such as gum and tooth diseases often have their roots in inflammation that develops in our bodies.
Moreover, studies have shown that these conditions also increase the risk of cancer. However, they can be avoided by eliminating certain products from the diet. Furthermore, these are trendy food items.
Excess sugar is a direct path to inflammation
Food rich in simple sugars has a pro-inflammatory effect. They are found in sweets such as candy bars, cookies, chocolates, or lollipops and in white bread, breakfast cereals, prepared sandwiches, meat marinades, and sauces. Consuming such products causes a rapid increase in blood sugar levels, followed by a quick drop. Excluding them from the diet will yield noticeable benefits in a short time.
This list includes sugar, sucrose, and high fructose corn syrup. Scientists confirm their harmfulness. According to research published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," high glycemic index products (those that contain a lot of simple sugars) cause inflammation.
It is also necessary to avoid low-quality meat products and highly processed foods. Hot dogs, canned food, pâtés, meat dumplings, or burgers made from mechanically separated meat are devoid of nutritional value and are the worst choices for our diet.
They are particularly contraindicated for children. Research conducted by the University of California confirms that such products can cause inflammation. Red meat also contains arachidonic acid, which contributes to these problems. The list of potential health issues is indeed very long.
Fat can also cause health problems
It is also worth giving up hardened vegetable fats, known as trans fats. Importantly, they not only cause inflammation but also contribute to diabetes, cancer, atherosclerosis, heart diseases, and circulatory system problems.
Trans fats are found in many products, mainly popular margarines and fat blends used for spreading on sandwiches. They are also found in salty snacks, hamburgers, ready meals, and instant noodles.
