{"id":428975,"date":"2025-12-06T14:45:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T14:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/428975\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T14:45:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T14:45:30","slug":"experts-say-this-is-the-most-inflammation-causing-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/428975\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Say This Is the Most Inflammation-Causing Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chronic inflammation has been linked to many of today\u2019s most prevalent health conditions, including diabetes<\/a>, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis<\/a>, and autoimmune diseases, per the National Library of Medicine<\/a>. The foods we eat are major contributors to bodily inflammation, which is why experts suggest avoiding the number-one food that causes inflammation as much as possible (as well as limiting other foods that cause inflammation<\/a>). <\/p>\n

Meet the experts: Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., R.D.N., author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club<\/a> and The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook<\/a>; Amy Lee, M.D.<\/a>, a medical nutrition specialist.<\/p>\n

But first, it\u2019s important to distinguish between the two main types of inflammation: acute and chronic. \u201cAcute inflammation helps to protect and heal our bodies,\u201d Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., R.D.N., author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club<\/a> and The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook<\/a>, previously told Prevention. This type is temporary and part of the body\u2019s natural immune response. \u201cChronic inflammation, however, is a prolonged state that can damage healthy cells, tissues, and organs, contributing to various diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers,\u201d Harris-Pincus said. This is the type that inflammatory foods may exacerbate. <\/p>\n

According to research and the experts we spoke to, ultra-processed foods<\/a> (like potato chips, candy, fast food, hot dogs, etc.) are the number-one foods that cause inflammation. \u201cProcessed foods, such as things in a bag or box, are notorious for having ingredients that are not natural or preservatives that help it stay on a shelf for a long time or texturizers\/additives to make foods taste better,\u201d which may contribute to inflammation, Amy Lee, M.D.<\/a>, a medical nutrition specialist, previously explained. <\/p>\n

In fact, a new study published in The American Journal of Medicine<\/a> found that higher intake of ultra-processed foods was directly linked to higher levels of C-reactive protein, a key marker of inflammation and a strong predictor of heart disease. Separate research<\/a> has also shown that diets that contain ultra-processed foods may be associated with a higher risk of immune dysregulation-linked diseases, like inflammatory bowel disease and maybe even autoimmune diseases. <\/p>\n

But, \u201call ultra-processed foods are not created equal. Some are nutrient-dense and health-promoting,\u201d said Harris-Pincus. While it\u2019s best to try to enjoy fresh, whole foods as much as possible, processed foods such as protein powder<\/a> and canned beans<\/a> can be part of a healthy diet. But those that offer very few or no nutritional perks should be avoided, as they can contribute to inflammation. <\/p>\n

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