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Reduce Inflammation The Natural Way: "Deflaming" With Nutrition And Supplements

We’ve all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat,” but this statement rings truer than many realize. The body’s biochemical composition is directly influenced by the foods we consume. When our diets lack fruits and vegetables and are full of refined sugars and unhealthy oils, subtle biochemical injuries (referred to as dietary trauma) occur, setting the stage for inflammation throughout the body.

Initially, this inflammation may manifest through non-specific symptoms like fatigue, malaise, headaches, or digestive discomfort. These signs can be subtle and often go unnoticed. Over time, however, poor nutrition-induced inflammation contributes to chronic diseases that plague society, from diabetes to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and more. Understanding how diet directly affects inflammation is critical in addressing these issues before they escalate into long-term health problems.

Major Pro-Inflammatory Foods to Avoid:

  • All grains and grain products: Bread, pasta, cereal, pretzels, packaged snacks
  • Processed oils: Corn, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed, soybean oil commonly found in dressings and packaged foods
  • Sugar and sweets: Candies, soda, sugary coffee drinks, and juices
  • Refined and processed foods: Anything that contains high-fructose corn syrup or artificial additives

Each time we eat pro-inflammatory foods, we create inflammation in the body. This ongoing, low-level inflammation can contribute to conditions such as chronic pain, heart disease, diabetes, and other degenerative diseases that may be genetically predisposed.

Major Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Enjoy:

Fortunately, we can counteract inflammation by choosing nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and healthy fats helps the body reduce inflammation, leading to improved mood, slower aging, better healing, and less pain.

  • Vegetation: A wide variety of vegetables and fruits
  • Lean meats: Fresh fish, chicken, and eggs from grass-fed animals
  • Nuts: Raw almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts
  • Spices: Turmeric, ginger, garlic, basil, oregano, rosemary, red chili pepper, dill, coriander
  • Healthy oils: Organic extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil
  • Beverages: Water and organic green tea

Nutritional Supplements to Fight Inflammation:

While healthy eating is the foundation, nutritional supplements can play a key role in reducing inflammation. No supplement can replace the healing power of a nutritious diet, but research supports their use in disease prevention and inflammation reduction. The right supplements can aid in inflammation control, complementing a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Here’s a general supplement plan for inflammation reduction, though always consult with your chiropractor to customize the dosage for your specific needs:

Quite simply, all you need to do is eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and some fruit.  Eat until you begin to feel full, and then stop.  Take key supplements and exercise 5 times per week for at least 30 minutes.

To fight inflammation naturally, focus on a diet rich in meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Eat until you’re full, but don’t overeat. Combine this diet with essential supplements and aim for 30 minutes of exercise five times per week. This simple approach can help you feel better, reduce inflammation, and prevent long-term health complications.

For a deeper understanding of how unhealthy foods impact our health and how healthy foods support it, check out this video. It offers valuable insights into the science of food and inflammation.

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