So, what's the big deal about eating inflammatory foods?

So, what's the big deal about eating anti-inflammatory foods? Well, apparently chronic inflammation has been linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's. Yuk! 

But, I love hamburgers on a bun with a few potato chips? Am I doomed to never enjoy a burger again? I think not. However, I do believe moderation is key.

So, will a burger kill me? Maybe eventually, but I believe it you surround yourself with plenty of ANTI-inflammatory foods (see list below), a burger now and then won't hurt. What do you think?

Here's a list of anti-inflammatory foods to eat in abundance!

• Leafy greens ... you know like arugula, spinach, kale
• Berries - all kinds!
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Apples
• Pears
• Tomatoes (I pop a couple cherry tomatoes throughout the day)
• Peppers
• Zucchini
• Beets
• Onions
• Shallots
• Spring Onions
• Beans - all kinds (if you buy dried and cook your own, even better)
• Lentils
• Chickpeas
• Quinoa
  
• Rice - experiment with wild rice, brown rice, etc.
  
• Oats
• Nuts and Seeds - all kinds!
• Avocados
• Coconut - no sugar, please)
• Olives - woohoo ... black, green, Greek ... experiment!
• Dark Chocolate - an acquired taste for some but I love 97% cacao
• Fish - look for those high in Omega-3 like salmon, swordfish, mackeral, etc.
• Seafood
• Poultry
• Pork
• Herbs and spices - turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne

Sounds pretty easy, right? OK, so here is your no-no list ... if you must, seriously limit ...

• Processed meat
• Red meat
• Sugar
• Trans Fats
• Bread
• Pasta
• Vegetable Oil
• Processed Snacks and Desserts
• Carbs
• Alcohol