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Can Certain Foods Cause Inflammation?


Studies show that eating too many refined carbohydrates, unhealthy fats and sugars can cause the body to increase production of cytokines and prostaglandins, substances which increase inflammation. Foods that may reduce inflammation are fruits and vegetables, cold water fish such as salmon and tuna, flax seed oil and whole grains. Read more on diet and inflammation at www.drweil.com. Can eating more fruits and vegetables lower your blood pressure? What substance in garlic has been found to lower cholesterol? Why are nuts an important part of a nutritious diet? The 100 Healthiest Foods answers these questions and lists the important nutrients found in each. Today there are several diet plans that eliminate or severely restrict one or more food groups. Weight loss can be achieved on these plans but are we really getting all the nutrients that we need? A balanced diet should be an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Read what the American Heart Association has to say about balance in your diet.


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