Here are the top ten worst offending foods that can trigger or cause inflammation: Dairy Products. ... Wheat, Rye, and Barley. ... Fried Foods. ... Refined Flour. ... Red Meat. ... Processed Corn. ... Artificial Chemicals and Additives. ... Trans Fats. Trans fats, aside from causing cancer, also create low-density lipoproteins, which feed inflammation. More items... Dec 9, 2019