| Common Inflammatory Foods | Alternatives |
| Sugars | Natural sweeteners: honey, molasses, stevia |
| Oils: safflower, sunflower, corn, cottonseed, grape | Extra virgin olive, macadamia |
| Dairy | Kefir, unsweetened yogurt |
| Feedlot raised meet | Free range organic |
| Refined grains (white flour, white rice) | Whole wheat, whole grain |
| Trans fats: fast food, deep-fried, any food | Avoid when possible |
| containing partially hydrogenated oil | |
| Red meats & processed meats (bacon & sausage) | Avoid when possible |
| Alcohol | Avoid when possible |
| Artificial additives such as MSG | Avoid when possible |
| Nightshade plants: potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant | Avoid when possible |
I made a handy chart to display on my fridge at home. These are good reminders. I am particularly weak in the alcohol, bacon and sausage department! I would never go so far as to claim I'm cutting them out of my diet altogether, but I will be reducing the frequency that I consume them.
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