The 8 foods considered to be best and worst for inflammation

Best: Beans

Fiber-rich foods stop blood sugar from going up too high, which makes the body make too many free radicals that send out toxic messages.

Best: Avocado

Avocados are full of anti-inflammatory antioxidants like carotenoids, heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, and free radical-fighting vitamins A and E. Also, they have soluble fiber, which can make you less likely to get heart disease.

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Use a sweet potato instead of a regular potato. Its bright orange color shows that it is full of polyphenols, which are antioxidants that may stop or fix the damage that free radicals cause to inflammation.

Best: Nuts

Protein in nuts helps keep blood sugar levels steady, which stops the body from releasing too much insulin and making free radicals. Nuts also have solid fiber, which keeps your gut moving.

Worst: Refined Carbohydrates

Protein in nuts helps keep blood sugar levels steady, which stops the body from releasing too much insulin and making free radicals. Nuts also have solid fiber, which keeps your gut moving.

Worst: Baked Goods

Baked goods are made of processed carbohydrates, which are quickly broken down and cause a blood sugar spike that makes inflammation worse. It's okay to treat yourself once in a while, but remember the 80/20 rule: 80% of the time, eat things that won't make you feel bad, and 20% of the time, eat what you like.

Worst: Sweetened Beverages

The extra sugar in soft drinks, juices, hot cocoa, and sweetened coffee drinks can make inflammation worse.

Worst: Processed Meats

The extra sugar in soft drinks, juices, hot cocoa, and sweetened coffee drinks can make inflammation worse.

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