Inflammation can be good or bad, depending on the situation.
On one hand, it’s your body’s natural way of protecting itself when you are injured or sick.
It can help your body defend itself from foreign invaders, and can stimulate healing.
On the other hand, chronic, sustained inflammation in the body can be harmful.
It is linked to an increased risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and many others.
Interestingly, the foods you eat can have a major effect on inflammation in your body.
Here are 6 foods that can cause inflammation.
1. Sugar and High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Sugars can also cause harm because they supply excess amounts of fructose. twinsterphoto/iStock
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