Foods that Increase Inflammation

Try to limit these foods in your diet:

1. Added sugars - Cookies, Candy, most Cereals, Granola bars, Salad dressings, some Breads, Crackers

   (Check food labels)

   Ingredient list: avoid/limit foods if sugar or some form of syrup is listed among the first three ingredients

   Nutrition facts: Look for foods that have less than 4 grams of added sugars per serving

2. Trans Fats

   (Check food labels)

   Ingredient list: avoid/limit foods with hydrogenated oils or partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredient list

3. Red and processed meats - Beef, Pork, Bacon, Hot dogs, Meat jerkies, Pepperoni, Salami, Sausage

   Eat more chicken, turkey, and fish

   Eat more plant-based: have a meatless meal once or twice per week, limit meals with meat to one per day, treat meat like a side dish/make vegetables the main event

4. Canola oil, Corn oil, Mayonnaise, Safflower oil, Sunflower oil, Peanut oil

   Use olive oil when cooking

   Use cooking spray to grease pans when cooking

5. Refined carbs - Breads and rolls, Crackers, French fries, Sugary cereals, White rice

   Eat more 100% whole-grain

   Eat ancient grains - quinoa, couscous, oats