Worst Foods that Cause Inflammation

  1. Sugar – Hands down the most inflammatory food and too much of it can destroy your immune system, brain, and body. Not to mention, lead to insulin resistance, diabetes and worse. Not just refined sugar, but ALL forms of it that are added to everyday products.

  2. Gluten – Almost always a DANGER food, gluten causes low-level chronic inflammation, a variety of digestive and cognitive symptoms, and a leaky gut. It’s also strangely addictive.

  3. Refined Additives and Preservatives – These ingredients are used to enhance flavor, texture, or color or to extend shelf life. They are inflammatory and harmful to your health.

  4. Trans Fat (partially hydrogenated oils) – We all know trans fats are bad. The FDA doesn’t recognize them as safe. They are highly inflammatory and may raise your risk of cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

  5. Conventionally Raised Meat and Dairy – Any meat that is not organic and animals not being treated with the highest standards is full of hormones and not the best option. Hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs coming from grain fed animals are highly inflammatory.