list of foods that cause inflammation
Food and inflammation. Another major cause of inflammation in our bodies is the food we eat. Inflammation can be aggravated by diets high in refined or hydrogenated vegetable oils such as those found in margarines, potato chips and baked goods and by diets high in sugars.
The foods we choose to eat -- or not to eat -- can also affect inflammation. Getting your fair share of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and omega-3 fatty acids -- similar, yes, to the Mediterranean diet -- has been suggested to have anti-inflammatory effects.
In fact, cowâs milk and cream cheese has been deemed a highly inflammatory food for the amount of stomach upset, constipation and diarrhea, hives, and breathing issues it causes. If you suffer a milk intolerance or allergy, luckily there are a number of milk alternatives available.