Maintaining Bodily Balance Inflammation-Causing and Inflammation-Reducing Foods
Alcohol Too much alcohol burdens your liver, an organ that helps flush out toxins in your body. One of the single best ways to “detox” your body is to keep your liver healthy. When you consume alcohol, it’s harder for the liver to pump out toxins. And when it can’t properly do its job, the result is inflammation.
Our choice of diet plays a major role in how effectively our body functions, from the whole-body systems down to the microscopic level. There are many foods that work against us, which can lead to short- and long-term problems — including inflammation. Then there are foods that help us feel great and keep inflammation in check.
With the inflammatory foods out of the way, here are three foods that can greatly benefit your health by decreasing inflammation.
Here are a few examples of foods that can lead to inflammation in the mouth and throughout the body:
Blueberries Many studies call blueberries one of the best fruits you can eat to ease the symptoms of inflammation. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, polyphenols, and so much more. Add them to salads and smoothies or simply eat a handful of organic berries every day! Salmon This fish is a great source of healthy fat and omega-3 fatty acids, making it one of the best sources of lean protein for people with inflammatory conditions or for those who want to keep inflammation at bay. Broccoli One of the most nutritious and accessible vegetables around, broccoli florets are also high in anti-inflammatory compounds. This is another food you want to have around all the time. Refer a friend, get a brighter smile! That’s right, every time you refer a friend to Dr. Maddahi, you get one FREE teeth cleaning!
Sugar This is one of the biggest culprits of inflammation and far worse than eating fatty foods. While it’s quick fuel for the body, it’s also fuel for harmful bacteria. Avoid foods with added sugar (this includes sugar of any kind). On their ingredient labels, many food manufacturers use specific types of sugar (like corn syrup, fructose, and sucrose) to hide added sugars in their product, so read labels carefully. Refined Carbs Essentially anything made from white flour falls into this category, including bread, pasta, baked goods, and cereals. Much like sugar, research suggests that refined carbs play a more serious role than fat does when it comes to contributing to obesity, diabetes, and many other chronic conditions, including heart disease (which is caused by inflammation).
Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Who says a loaded potato has to clog your arteries? In this healthy version that serves four, a sweet potato base is topped with fiber-rich bean salsa.
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4 medium sweet potatoes
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1 tsp coriander
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1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sour cream
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2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
DIRECTIONS 1. With a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes. 3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warmbean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve! Inspired by EatingWell.com
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