| Most pain is due to inflammation and Millions of | | | | plants and contain a chemical alkaloid called solanine. |
| americans suffer from chronic pain as a result. Some | | | | Solanine can trigger pain in some people. Try it for a |
| times anti-inflammatory medications work, but when | | | | couple weeks to see if it makes a difference. |
| they don't, many are forced to see a doctor and | | | | Anti-inflammatory Foods |
| take medications that can be harmful to your body. | | | | Oils are good in your diet if you use the right kind. |
| Even over the counter medications such as ibuprofen | | | | Use olive oil and canola oils when cooking. Walnuts |
| and aspirin can be harmful if you take the over an | | | | and pumpkin seeds are also anti-inflammatory foods. |
| extended period of time. | | | | Good protein sources are lean poultry, fish and |
| Generally when you go to your doctor, they will rest, | | | | seafood, nuts, beans and seeds. Avoid red meats, as |
| light exercise, weight loss, stretching and | | | | they may cause inflammation. Eating soybeans, tofu, |
| anti-inflammatory medication that can also control the | | | | and soy milk are a great way to get your protein |
| pain. In many cases, steroid medications are used and | | | | and also help reduce pain and inflammation. A diet |
| the patient may eventually require joint replacement. | | | | high in fiber is also a terrific way to reduce your |
| Whether you have shoulder, neck, knee joint pain or | | | | inflammation. Eating lots of whole grains, vegetables |
| even chronic arthritis, there are natural alternatives. | | | | and fruit will increase your fiber intake. Berries are |
| There are certain food that are anti-inflammatory | | | | also a great food choice, especially blueberries and |
| foods, but there are also foods that can cause | | | | strawberries which are packed with anti-inflammatory |
| inflammation. Most likely foods you are eating every | | | | phytochemicals and anti-oxidants. The color in brightly |
| day. What you eat can affect your body. Eating | | | | colored fruits, vegetables and berries contain many |
| foods that are high in saturated and trans fat and | | | | phytochemicals that have anti-inflammatory |
| sugar are definitely foods that cause inflammation. | | | | properties. One example is quercetin, which is found |
| Foods That Cause Inflammation | | | | in apple and red onion skins. |
| Processed meats such as lunch meats, hot dogs and | | | | Diet Tips |
| sausages contain chemicals such as nitrites that are | | | | Over all, when you are choosing anti-inflammatory |
| associated with increased inflammation and can cause | | | | foods to help reduce your inflammation and pain, |
| chronic diseases. Saturated fats are particularly found | | | | choose fresh foods instead of heavily processed |
| in meats, dairy products and eggs. Although I don't | | | | foods. Here are some tips: |
| recommend that you cut these out completely, it is | | | | - Breakfast could be oatmeal served with fresh |
| just something to keep in mind. Low fat milk and | | | | berries and walnuts, with a cup of soy milk. |
| cheese would be a better choice. A diet high in sugar | | | | - Snack on whole fruits, nuts, seeds, and fresh |
| has also been linked to inflammation, obesity, and | | | | vegetables throughout the day instead of cookies |
| chronic diseases such as diabetes. So cut way back | | | | and candy. |
| on the cookies, sodas and candy. Eating vegetables | | | | - Eat more fish and less fatty red meat. |
| and fruit are important, but there are even some of | | | | - Stay away from deep fried foods and bake or stir |
| those that are not good for people to eat if they | | | | fry your meals instead. |
| have joint pain or other inflammation. People with | | | | - Choose green, orange, and yellow vegetables for |
| arthritis or any kind of joint pain, should stay away | | | | your side dishes. |
| from potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant. These foods | | | | - Drink plenty of water, fresh 100% fruit and |
| can actually make inflammation worse. These | | | | vegetable juices. |
| vegetables are part of the nightshade family of | | | | |