We all have it, whether we’re aware of it or not: inflammation. It’s your body’s natural response as it works to protect you from pathogens, eliminate toxins, and repair damaged tissue. When this inflammation carries on for an extended period of time, it becomes what is known as chronic inflammation. It is linked to a wide range of diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and more.
However, certain lifestyle choices, including diet, can help you to ease chronic inflammation and support your body’s healthy processes. Here are 10 delicious and simple food swaps to help reduce inflammation.
Whole grains instead of white bread
Because refined carbohydrates, like those found in white bread and pasta, are broken down quickly in the body, they can cause blood sugar levels to spike when you eat them. This rapid increase in blood sugar causes an inflammatory response within your body that can eventually lead to insulin resistance.
Instead, choose whole grains, like quinoa and oatmeal, which take longer to break down and do not cause such a drastic rise in blood sugar levels.