Can The Foods You Eat Cause
Inflammation And Pain
Can The Foods You Eat Cause Inflammation And Pain. Pain is a
part of life for those suffering from arthritis. Pain comes
when joints become inflamed.
Asthma suffers feel pain when lung tissue becomes inflamed.
Inflammation occurs when cell tissue in the body becomes
irritated, injured or infected. You know you have inflammation
when you see a red coloration of the skin in the affected area,
or you feel pain or have a loss of function or ability to
move.
Doctors and other healthcare professionals will prescribe
medications to relieve the swelling, alleviate any infections
and reduce the pain. The types of medications most often
prescribed are Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
(NSAIDs).
They are popular drug choices for controlling inflammation,
but they can lead to stomach irritation and in rare cases to
kidney problems. Did you know that some foods you eat could
actually aggravate inflammation? Foods that could actually
increase inflammation in tissue are called pro-inflammatory
foods and they not only increase the occurrence of inflammation
but you will also feel pain from the inflamed area.
So, the foods you eat can cause you discomfort. Junk
foods contain unhealthy fats, especially trans fats and
saturated fats. Processed foods such as lunchmeats, hot dogs
and sausages contain nitrates that have been associated with
chronic diseases and inflammation.
You can also find these saturated fats in other foods like:
meats, dairy products and eggs. Besides the saturated fats
these foods also contain something called arachidonic acid
which you need for good health, but too much of this acid can
make any inflamed condition worse.
When you suffer from any type of inflammation the better
food choices would include: low fat milk and cheeses, and also
lean cuts of meat. When you eat foods that are high in sugar,
these can also add to your discomfort from inflamed
tissues.
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Some foods can actually make pain worse, foods like:
potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. You may be curious as to how
this can happen; here is a little tidbit for you. Potatoes,
tomatoes and eggplant contain a chemical called alkaloid which
is also called "solanine". This chemical can trigger pain in
some people. There is on real research done on this chemical
and how it relates to pain, but avoiding these foods to see if
you feel a decrease in your pain level from inflammation, can't
hurt and could even help you.
Red meats can increase inflammation so replace
red meat diet choices with other sources of protein like: fish,
seafood, poultry, nuts, legumes and seeds. When you do make a
decision to eat red meat, make your choice one that is a lean
cut like: lean bison, lean venison or find the lowest-fat cuts
of beef like the kind from grass-fed beef.
Tomatoes are great for boosting the immune
system and can slow down degenerative diseases.
This is because they contain something called
lycopenes which is more powerful than vitamin
C.
Finally, a portion or two of papaya, kiwis,
mango or pineapple a day can help combat
everything from autoimmune diseases and
allergies to cancer. They can boost the immune
systems ability to fight off infections as
well.
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Make soy protein choices also, like: soybeans,
tofu and soymilk. All of these healthier choices will cut down
on both the pain and the inflammation. Berry lovers will
rejoice to find out that they too are great food choices when
it comes to anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and anti-oxidants
- both anti-inflammatory fighting agents in the battle to win
over inflammation.
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