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The Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Blog Entry

19 Dec 2007 11:26 PM

Pro-inflammatory foods usually increase inflammation along with pain caused from the inflammation and may also pose risks for developing chronic disease. Loading up on junk foods, high-fat meats, sugar and fast foods increases inflammation in the body. Partially because the unhealthy fats used in preparing and processing these types of foods, with emphasis on foods containing trans fats and saturated fats. Processed meats such as lunch meats, sausage and even hot dogs contain chemicals like nitrites that are associated with chronic disease and increased inflammation.