Tuesday Trivia: Which Food is the Most Inflammatory?

Tuesday Trivia

Which Food Is The Most Pro-inflammatory?

A. Corn

B. 80% Lean Ground Beef

C. Agave Nectar

D. Long Grain White Rice, Cooked

There are numerous factors related to how inflammatory a food is. Certain substances lead a food to be anti-inflammatory, such as antioxidants, methylating agents like B vitamins, Vitamin K, Zinc, EPA/DHA, and phytonutrients. Other substances lead a food to be pro-inflammatory, such as trans fats, arachidonic acid, total glycemic load, and omega 6 to omega 3 ratio. All of these different factors are combined into an elegant formula and out pops a number. The more anti-inflammatory a food is, the more positive the number. The more pro-inflammatory a food is, the more negative the number. For more information, go to inflammationfactor.com.

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D!

Cooked White Rice is actually quite inflammatory in our bodies. Now this does not mean that you shouldn't eat something just because it is inflammatory. Our bodies need inflammation to fight infections and help bring extra blood and cells to areas of injury. It's only when we have too much inflammation that the problems start. Balance out inflammatory foods by eating fish, lots of vegetables, and using anti-inflammatory herbs.


yours in health,
dr Samantha boldt