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