ANTI-INFLAMMATION
Inflammation is a natural immune response to injury, toxins,
allergy or infection. Because 70 percent of your immune system cells are
located on the lining of your digestive tract, your immune response is greatly
affected by the foods you ingest, especially foods that may cause inflammation.
Unfortunately, inflammation may worsen symptoms of an autoimmune disease, such
as myasthenia gravis.
Eat a moderately low-calorie diet with emphasis on weight loss
or weight control. Foods that are high in calories are linked to higher amounts
of inflammation, and the greater amount of fat tissue you have, especially
around your midsection, the more inflammation you are going to have.
Most fresh fruits and vegetables are anti-inflammatory. Eat red,
yellow, or orange fruits and vegetables that are particularly loaded with
antioxidants such as carotenoids, vitamin C, and quercetin. However, if you are
sensitive to food allergies, avoid all “nightshade vegetables” that include
eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes because they contain a chemical called
solanine that may trigger an inflammatory response in some individuals who have
food allergies. Eggs, dairy products, and wheat are also associated with food
allergies in some individuals.
Eat high-fiber whole grains, seeds and nuts to reduce levels of
C-reactive protein.
Avoid all highly processed cereals, sweets, fruit juice, white
breads and pasta that increase blood-sugar levels that may trigger the release
of insulin and pro-inflammatory chemicals in your body.
Cook with anti-inflammatory herbs and spices, such as ginger,
cayenne, clove, feverfew, nutmeg, oregano, and rosemary. Avoid charred or
over-grilled foods.
Drink anti-inflammatory beverages, including white, green, and
black tea (they contain antioxidant polyphenols), and red wine (no more than 2
drinks per day).
An anti-inflammation diet enhances your immune system to enable
you to live longer and healthier.
The body lives in the physical world. Its fitness affects both
positively and negatively the mind and the spirit. Get the resources to take
care of the body to take care of the mind and the spirit.
Stephen Lau
Copyright© Stephen Lau
No comments:
Post a Comment