Chronic inflammation can cause cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's, among other diseases. If you often suffer from things that end in -itis (gastritis, otitis ...), here you will find five foods that you should remove from your diet if you eat them regularly, as they can be contributing factors for inflammation.
The industrial salad dressings They are made with omega 6 fatty oils, such as safflower or soybean. Our body cannot produce omega 6 fatty oils, so it is good that we provide it through our diet. However, abusing industrial dressings causes an excess of this type of fat in the body, which promotes the production of pro-inflammatory chemicals.
Drink soda every day it increases the risk of developing diseases related to inflammation, such as heart disease. Blame it on the large amounts of sugar they contain. And the light varieties are not spared either, as manufacturers substitute sugars with aspartame, which can also affect inflammation in the body.
Muchos refined starches, including white rice, have a high glycemic index, which has been shown to indirectly stimulate inflammation. When you eat white rice and other carbohydrates, control your portions. In the case of white rice, it is advisable not to exceed a cup and a half in a meal.
Abusing alcohol it causes inflammation, especially in the liver, the organ that helps metabolize it. A beer or a glass of wine a day does not have to have any harmful effect on the body, but if you exceed that number per system you may want to rethink your habits.
All the potato chips they are usually loaded with sodium, which can cause swelling in the hands and feet, or just general swelling throughout the body. Since it is very difficult to stop once a bag is started, especially if it is one of your favorite foods, it is advisable to serve yourself a portion (around 30 grams) and then hide the bag well away until the next day.