Foods That Cause Inflammation [Inflammatory Foods That Can Cause Heart Disease, Obesity & Diabetes]

Inflammation is actually a protective mechanism elicited by our immune system, that fights off any kind of a foreign agent that tries to invade our body. This agent could be a bacterium, virus, or even a dust particle. For this reason, inflammation is called the first line defense in our body. On the other hand, persistent, chronic inflammation can lead to tissue damage, which will eventually result in a variety of disease conditions. Persistent, low grade, chronic inflammation is the key factor behind the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. And it is also associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Obesity and insulin resistance; As well as certain neurological conditions like dementia, and depression. Interestingly, certain foods can trigger inappropriate inflammatory responses in our body. Frequent uptake of these foods can lead to persistent, chronic inflammation, and associated disease conditions. So, in this video we are going to look at 6 types of foods that can trigger inflammation in our body.

1. Sugar & High fructose corn syrup
2. Foods high in trans fats
3. Foods high in omega 6 fatty acids
4. Refined Carbohydrates
5. Processed meat
6. Alcohol

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