As we know, ultra-transformed foods, refined sugars and fries are the sworn enemies of our health, fueling chronic inflammation involved in the appearance of health problems: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, arthritis, even certain cancers. Faced with this, the adoption of an anti-inflammatory diet can make any difference, betting on foods capable of fighting oxidative stress and rebalancing our intestinal microbiota: fruits, vegetables, fatty fish like salmon, eggs, turmeric, turmeric, turmeric Legumes, dark chocolate or even oilseeds are essential. But beware because certain foods that we believe beneficial for health actually cause the opposite effect. Here are four unsuspected inflammatory foods, to limit to preserve your well-being.
Sunflower oil
Certain oils such as sunflower oil or corn are rich in omega-6, which, in excess, imbalance the omega-3/omega-6 ratio and thus promote inflammation. Sunflower oil is commonly used in many industrial products and prepared dishes, which can lead us to excessive consumption without even realizing it. So opt for olive, nut or rapeseed oil, more balanced in good fatty acids.
Soybeans
As beneficial as it is, according to its forms, soybeans is not always this health supervision. In its modern and often industrial form-soy milk, tofu-it actually contains pro-inflammatory substances that damage the digestive mucosa. And like sunflower oil, soybeans nestles everywhere! So learn to decrypt labels and favor fermented forms such as Miso, Tempeh or Natto, better assimilated by the organism.
Shadfish bread
Industrial crumb bread contains additives and emulsifiers that irritate the intestine and promote inflammation. In addition, its refined gluten and its high glycemic index lead to harmful insulin peaks for the body. Prefer a natural sourdough bread or gluten -free breads based on buckwheat, quinoa or chickpea.
Food too cooked
Cook foods at very high temperature creates potentially toxic substances, such as acrylamide especially in foods rich in starch – baguettes, cereals, fries – aromatic hydrocarbons for grilled meats, and other inflammatory compounds. To limit the risks, it is better to avoid too grilled food and favor softer cooking such as steam or simmer.
Obviously, inflammatory reactions depend on everyone and certain foods will be more or less irritating, especially consumed in excess. In general, therefore bet on raw foods, not transformed and rich in antioxidants to limit inflammation.
