UH-05 Inflammatory Vs Anti-inflammatory Diet
Abstract
When you hear the word “inflammation” you may automatically think about redness and swelling, but there is more to it internally. Inflammation is a part of our body’s natural immune response, although it is natural and normal, too much inflammation can cause problems.
What we eat can produce inflammatory effects, manifested by chronic headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and skin conditions to name a few. The purpose of an anti-inflammatory diet is to eat foods that can fight inflammation and cut out foods that contribute to it.
Some foods that have been shown to fight inflammation are fruits (especially dark colored), vegetables, nuts, spices, green tea, dark chocolate, and healthy fats. Some foods to avoid in an anti-inflammatory diet would be sodas and juices, refined carbs like white bread and pasta, sugary desserts, processed foods, and alcohol- except for red wine.
This study tested the effects of an 'anti-inflammatory' diet vs. 'inflammatory' diet on overall health. Test subjects reported daily health issues, ranging from constipation to headaches for a 4-week duration. The test subjects recorded daily diets and were categorized as having either an 'inflammatory' or 'anti-inflammatory' diet.
Those following an anti-inflammatory diet reported on average fewer health ailments both daily and weekly. Considering the fact that chronic inflammatory diseases are one of the most significant causes of death, switching to an anti-inflammatory diet could have both short-term and long-term benefits; it could also reduce your risk of life-threatening diseases like diabetes, obesity, colon cancer, and Alzheimer’s.
UH-05 Inflammatory Vs Anti-inflammatory Diet
When you hear the word “inflammation” you may automatically think about redness and swelling, but there is more to it internally. Inflammation is a part of our body’s natural immune response, although it is natural and normal, too much inflammation can cause problems.
What we eat can produce inflammatory effects, manifested by chronic headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and skin conditions to name a few. The purpose of an anti-inflammatory diet is to eat foods that can fight inflammation and cut out foods that contribute to it.
Some foods that have been shown to fight inflammation are fruits (especially dark colored), vegetables, nuts, spices, green tea, dark chocolate, and healthy fats. Some foods to avoid in an anti-inflammatory diet would be sodas and juices, refined carbs like white bread and pasta, sugary desserts, processed foods, and alcohol- except for red wine.
This study tested the effects of an 'anti-inflammatory' diet vs. 'inflammatory' diet on overall health. Test subjects reported daily health issues, ranging from constipation to headaches for a 4-week duration. The test subjects recorded daily diets and were categorized as having either an 'inflammatory' or 'anti-inflammatory' diet.
Those following an anti-inflammatory diet reported on average fewer health ailments both daily and weekly. Considering the fact that chronic inflammatory diseases are one of the most significant causes of death, switching to an anti-inflammatory diet could have both short-term and long-term benefits; it could also reduce your risk of life-threatening diseases like diabetes, obesity, colon cancer, and Alzheimer’s.