Try to avoid or limit these foods as much as possible:
- refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pastries
- French fries and other fried foods
- soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages
- red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat (hot dogs, sausage)
- margarine, shortening, and lard
Foods that combat inflammation
Include plenty of these anti-inflammatory foods in your diet:
- tomatoes
- green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards
- nutslike almonds and walnuts
- fatty fishlike salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines
- fruits such asstrawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges
