You are what you eat...

You are always in pain. You are constantly getting sick. You are tired. You are moody. You are sad.

Inflammation could be the cause.

 

Here is the meaning for Inflammation: "A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection." 

 

We all know when something is inflamed but, what about inflammation on the inside of our bodies? Internal inflammation can happen for a host of different reasons: high temperatures when cooking food, eating processed foods, sugar, trans fats, etc. A high level of inflammation within the body can cause many health problems, which in turn will also affect how you feel mentally.

What is causing your inflammation? Probably what you're eating!

 

Here is a small list of Inflammatory foods you may be consuming on a regular basis:

 

1. Sugar.

 

2. Common Cooking Oils: Safflower, soy, sunflower, corn, and cottonseed. These oils promote inflammation and are made with cheaper ingredients. 

3. Trans Fats: Trans fats increase bad cholesterol, promote inflammation, obesity and resistance to insulin. They are in fried foods, fast foods, commercially baked goods (such as peanut butter and items prepared with partially hydrogenated oil) , margarine and vegetable oil.

4. Dairy: While kefir and some yogurts are acceptable, dairy is hard on the body. Milk is a common allergen that can trigger inflammation, stomach problems, skin rashes, hives and even breathing difficulties. 

5. Feedlot-Raised Meat: Animals who are fed with grains like soy and corn, contain high inflammation. These animals also gain excess fat and are injected with hormones and antibiotics.

6. Red and Processed Meat.

7. Alcohol: Regular consumption of alcohol causes irritation and inflammation to numerous organs.

8. Refined Grains: "Refined" products have no fiber and have a high glycemic index. They are everywhere: white rice, white flour, white bread, pasta, pastries.

9. Artificial Food Additives: Aspartame and MSG are two common food additives that can trigger inflammation responses.

10. Fill in the Blank: Do you constantly have headaches or feel tired? Sometimes, you may develop an allergy to a food and not even know it. Coffee, certain vegetables, cheese... there might be a trigger you aren't even aware of.

 

 An easy way to combat this? Eat more anti-inflammatory foods and eliminate the inflammatory ones. 

 

Wednesday we will give a top list of Anti-Inflammatory foods.

 

For more information, please calls us at Coastal Chiropractic Dunedin for a consultation with Dr. Drew D. Kycynka,  727-733-1601