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Foods that really spark inflammation are foods such as fried foods, doughnuts, cookies, pastries, and crackers. These foods previously mentioned are referred to as “trans fats”. Trans fats are artery clogging fats which are formed when vegetable oils are hardened into margarine or shortening. Eventually, according to Colbert, they begin to increase levels of low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) and begin to decrease HDL or good cholesterol.

Another food source that we need to cut back on in our diet is Omega-6 fatty acids. Many people have heard of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids. The problem is that omega-6 fatty acids, which tend to increase inflammation levels, are becoming more prevalent in our food choices and we are becoming over saturated with them while simultaneously eating foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids. In doing this, individuals begin to create an imbalance because Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are like opposites. For example, as previously stated, Omega-6 fatty acids tend to increase inflammation (immune response) while Omega-3 fatty acids decrease inflammation. Dr. Andrew Weil says that this imbalance may explain the increasing number of individuals with diseases such as asthma, coronary heart disease, many forms of cancer, and autoimmune diseases. All can be traced back to an increased level of inflammation in the body. Good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are wild-caught, cold water fish and Siscowet Lake Trout. According to health consciousness, vegetable oil (safflower), salad dressing and mayonnaise, nuts and seeds (sunflower seeds) are foods that are good sources of Omega-6 fatty acids.

Individuals should avoid foods that are high in sugar. Author of Suicide by Sugar, Dr. Nancy Appleton, states that when an individual eats only two teaspoons of sugar, it upsets their body chemistry and disrupts homeostasis. Moreover, she continues to insist that sugar is one of the biggest enhancers of inflammation. Medical doctor, Doctor Colberg, says tagatose and stevia are two substitutes that individuals can use for sugar. They also help in keeping blood sugar and blood pressure levels relatively stable.


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