
Anti- inflammatory foods- what are they?
Anti inflammatory foods are simply anything you put in your body that causes inflammation. You might be surprised by the amounts of foods that actually do this to our systems. Here I will put a guide for the foods that might cause extra chaos to your body when you are in a “flare” up. I will add a reminder here to always show grace to yourself and your journey. I always listen to my body first. If I am feeling good and am craving one or more of the foods below I will 100% go for it and just be more mindful of my body and listen to how it responds in the days following. If I feel that my body is in “chaos” mode and needs some type of help, I am more likely to stay clear of all of them. That being said, just because one of these foods causes inflammation in my body, doesn’t mean it will cause inflammation in yours. A good way to see what effects you is to follow the Auto Immune Protocol Diet vey closely for a month or two. Once your body is detoxed, slowly start introducing some foods back in one at a time. Keep a log of how your body feels when you introduce a particular food. Take it slow and mindfully. Every body is unique. Listen to yours.
Anti-Inflammatory Protocol
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Meat
Avoid:
-processed factory farm meat/seafood
Eat:
-Beef, chicken, whole turkey, wild caught fish, game
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Grain
Avoid:
-Rice, Millet, Quinoa, Wheat, All Grain
All grain in general is seen as an inflammatory food. However, there are studies proving that oats might actually have anti-inflammatory effects. Figure out what your body responds to.
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Legumes
Avoid:
-All beans, soy/edamame, peanuts
Eat:
-Snap peas, string beans
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Veggies
Avoid:
-Night shades: eggplant, tomatoes, onion, peppers, white potatoes, Gogi berries
Eat:
-EVERYTHING ELSE!
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Fruit
ALL FRUIT WELCOME!
2 servings a day is encouraged.
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Dairy
Avoid:
-cheese, yogurt, ghee, butter, ice cream, creamer,
Eat:
oat milk, coconut milk
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Nuts
Nuts are another food considered to be an inflammatory. AIP advises to stay clear of all nuts. However, in my body, I notice to not have an intense reaction to chia seeds, sunflowers seeds, or cashews. Find out what works for your body.