Inflammation is a normal bodily function that helps our body fight off pathogens (toxins, bacteria, viruses, etc.) and heal injuries. However, if inflammation goes into overdrive, it can wreak havoc throughout the body, disrupting digestion, liver and kidney function; hormone production; and brain health. Left unchecked, it can also lead to a number of chronic health diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer.
How do you know if you are suffering from inflammation? If you have two or more of these signs you are likely suffering from inflammation:
Stubborn belly fat
No sex drive
Feeling tired all the time
Unexplained anxiety or mood swings
Inability to fall/stay asleep
Lack of focus or an inability to concentrate
Uncontrollable sugar cravings
Gas, bloating, constipation
Headaches or migraines
Skin issues, eczema & breakouts
Recurring chronic infections like Candida, colds, & yeast infections
Seasonal allergies
Joint pain and swelling
Swollen, tender breasts
Irregular periods
Eliminate these foods to lose weight, have more energy, sleep better, and heal your body.
To help reduce the body’s inflammation and restore balance to hormones, you’ll want to avoid the below foods for 2-4 weeks. After this time, you can reintroduce one or more of these foods slowly and in moderation to see how your body responds. If your body seems to tolerate the foods and your symptoms do not return, you can resume eating some of these inflammatory foods in moderation.
1. Sugar (causes insulin spikes and excess fat storage, which prompts more inflammation)
2. Sugar Substitutes (toxic, chemical-laden, unnatural)
3. Grains and Corn (increase gut inflammation that contribute to digestive issues, leaky gut, irritable bowel in some people)
4. Gluten (increases the inflammation response in the gut, brain, & thyroid for many people)
5. Caffeine (revs up adrenal stress hormones)
6. Dairy (some people don’t digest lactose or casein well leading to inflammation)
7. Nightshades (such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, Mexican seasonings. In some people, these can cause digestive issues, acne, and joint pain.)
8. Processed Foods (loaded with hormone imposters which can disrupt the body’s normal processes and can create estrogen dominance)
9. Processed Meats (preservatives harm our digestive system when they are metabolized; can cause migraines and digestive distress)
10. Read Meat (Consuming red meat puts an extra detoxifying burden on your liver, promotes the growth of bad gut bacteria, and raises your estrogen levels. If you are perimenopausal or menopausal, you likely already have too much estrogen.)
**Content provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is derived from the work of Dr Mariza Snyder, but it is not to be considered medical advice.**
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