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From Health magazine
Inflammation is the body’s first line of defense against infection or injury. But when it gets out of whack, too much inflammation is thought to increase the risks for life-threatening disorders like cancer and heart disease.
A possible remedy: Replace the inflammation-causing foods in your diet with those that fight it. Tufts University scientists say alkaline-producing foods help maintain bone and muscle mass, while acid-producing foods do the opposite. And other research suggests that excess bodily acid may boost inflammation.
Our list of foods below shows which help and which hurt. Get more good-food-bad-food information here.
| Eat more of this … | And less of this … |
|---|---|
| Brussels sprouts | Corn |
| Grapefruit | Eggs |
| Melon | Meat |
| Raisins | Hard cheeses |
| Spinach | Prunes |
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Comments (2)
I have a very high CRP (inflammation) and my doctor says “don’t worry about it. It doesn’t mean anything important.
He refuses to read any articles I try to bring him on the matter.
All my life, I’ve heard/read about how great prunes are for you and NOW they may cause cancer. Please send me more information on this study…
Thanks,
Teri Tregloan