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