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Inflamed, Foggy & Tired? It Might Be What’s on Your Plate.

The Top 10 Inflammatory Foods Waging War on Your Body—And How to Know They’re the Culprit

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Dr. Anita McDaniel
Jun 18, 2025
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Top Inflammatory Foods & What They Do to You

1. Refined Sugar

  • What it does: Spikes blood sugar, increases insulin resistance, feeds bad gut bacteria, drives inflammation.

  • Signs it's affecting you: Sugar cravings, fatigue, weight gain (especially belly fat), acne, brain fog, mood swings.


2. Refined Carbs & White Flour (bread, pasta, pastries)

  • What it does: Turns into sugar fast, leads to blood sugar crashes, gut imbalance, and systemic inflammation.

  • Signs it's affecting you: Bloating, fatigue after meals, mental fog, joint pain, skin breakouts.

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