Anti-inflammatory Diet Flashcards
No such thing as an
Anti-inflammatory diet
May be link between diet and
Inflammation
Inflammation natural response to some types of (2)
Injury
Illness
Inflammation is part of body’s defense system and
The process of healing
Diseases that involve chronic inflammation (AA)
Arthritis
Asthma
Diseases that involve chronic inflammation (e,shd)
Eczema
Some heart disease
Diseases that involve chronic inflammation (sld,d,sc)
Some lung disease
Some cancer
Diabetes
Chronic inflammation of gut conditions (3)
IBS
IBD
Celiac
Refined carbs such as _ May cause inflammation (3)
White bread
Cake
Pastries
French fries and other _ May cause inflammation
Fried foods
Soda and other _ May cause inflammation
Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages
_ like burgers and steaks might cause inflammation
Red meat
_ meats may cause inflammation
Processed meats
May cause inflammation (M,S,L)
Margarine
Shortening
Lard
To reduce inflammation, aim for a diet that supports your
Gut microbiota
People with RA should increase (3)
Omega-3
Calcium
Iron
_ help dampen general inflammation and help reduce joint pain and stiffness
Fish oil
Suggest oily fish intake
2 5oz portions
Some _ are enriched with omega-3
Eggs
Bread
Along with flaxseed, _ have omega-3 (2)
Evening primrose
Borage oil
Omega-3 from plant sources have _ and are _
Weaker effect on reducing inflammation
Limited benefit
With fish oils, it can take up to _ months for symptom relief
3
As well as omega-3, sardines provide (3)
Calcium
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Mackerel, herring, and _ contain omega-3
Snapper
Fish with _ rich in omega-3
Darker flesh
For vegans, _ is good for omega-3
DHA supplements
