Certain foods, GM foods, pesticides and many chemicals in processed foods actually cause inflammation in the body which can either create or stir up existing problems like:

Arthritis (all forms)/Buritis	Diverticulitis
Alzheimer's	Fibromyalgia
Asthma	Gastritis
Allergies	Hepatitis
Atherosclerosis (heart disease)	Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Cancer	Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)
Chronic Pain	Nephritis
Crohn's disease	Obesity/weight gain
Colitis	Parkinson's disease
Dermatitis/Hives	Prostate inflammation
Diabetes	Ulcerative colitis

These are "Inflammatory" Foods To Avoid or Even Better ... ELIMINATE!!

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Hydrogenated Oils (contain trans fats)

Vegetable Oils like safflower, sunflower, corn, canola, peanut and soy (High in inflammatory Omega-6, linoleic acid)

Sugar

Wheat and Wheat Flour Products

White Rice

Fried foods, especially chips and most snack foods

Conventional meats (grain-fed beef, chicken)

All pork

Corn/Corn products Ready-to Eat-Breakfast Cereals Alcohol



Anti-inflammatory Foods To EAT More Of:

Berries	Greens	Olive Oil	Flax (ground)
Salmon	Tuna	Almonds	Ginger
Onion/Garlic	Cabbage	Avocado	Turmeric
Hot Peppers	Sweet Potatoes	Parsley

Essential oils, especially Lemon, Lavender, Frankincense, NinjaRed

The IF (Inflammation Factor) Rating™ estimates the inflammatory or anti-inflammatory potential of individual foods or combinations of foods by calculating the net effect of different nutritional factors, such as fatty acids, antioxidants, and glycemic impact.

IF Positives: This food contains known anti-inflammatory nutrients, including monounsaturated fat, selenium, DHA and folate.

IF Negatives: Contains known inflammatory nutrients, including arachidonic acid, saturated fat.

Helpful Natural Anti-inflammatory Supplements:

• * B Vitamins
• * Vitamin D-3
• * Vitamin C
• * Omega-3 (from fish or flax)
• * Bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids include compounds such as quercetin, epicatechin from green tea, and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s), such as those found in pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) and grape seed extract. Many occur in citrus fruits, vegetables, tea, cocoa and wine. Most bioflavonoids can also be taken in supplemental form.

* MSM (Methylsulphonal Methane). This is a natural source of sulfur, the third largest existing mineral in the body. Sulfur is called nature's "beauty mineral," because it keeps the skin smooth and youthful, and the hair glossy. Sulfur is necessary for production of collagen and keratin, protein necessary for health and maintenance of skin, nails and hair. Oral dosages of MSM have shown to be effective against acne, Rosaceae and dry, scaly or itching skin. When used topically in the form of an ointment or lotion, MSM is helpful in treating skin disorders including acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, dandruff, scabies, diaper rash and certain fungal infections. Daily dosage is 4,000 - 8,000 mg.

* Probiotics - look for at least 10 different strains and about 50 billion CU daily.

* Antioxidants such as: NAC, Alpha Lipoic Acid, 600 mg or more daily, Astaxanthin, 6 to 12 mg daily, Resveratrol, Green Tea, Carotinoids, etc.

* Anti-inflammatory Herbs. Many herbs have powerful anti-inflammatory actions. Here are a few:

• Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)/Frankincense


• Turmeric (Curcuma longa)


• Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)

Strongly Anti inflammatory

Salmon (1/2 fillet chinock)	+1,055
Salmon (1/2 fillet sockeye)	+950
Sablefish, baked	+703
Salmon, sockeye, canned	+528
Cayenne pepper	+494
Sweet potatoes (1 cup)	+378
Turmeric (1/2 teas)	+338
Parsley	+301
Tuna (canned/water) 1 cup	+250
Flax seeds (freshly ground)	+250
Kale, cooked	+220
Garlic, raw	+215
Salmon, lox, 3 oz	+213
Apples and berries	+200
Pumpkin, cooked	+180
Carrots, cooked	+164
Yellow & orange fruits/veggies	+160
Dandelion/Beet greens	+150
Ginger (raw)	+130
Tuna, canned/oil (1 cup)	+182
Butternut squash (1/2 cup)	+139
Carrots, raw)	+122
Serrano pepper (1 raw)	+119
Avocado	+116
Tomatoes	+115
Brussels sprouts (cooked)	+103
Almond butter	+100
Spinach (raw)	+75
Olive Oil (1 tbsp)	+71
Avocado Oil (1 tbsp)	+68
Coconut Oil (1 tbsp)	+68
Almonds)	+67

Mildly Anti inflammatory

Pineapple (raw)	+65
Asparagus (cooked)	+41
Kiwi	+34
Lemon juice	+32
Broccoli/Cauliflower	+25
Cabbage	+23
Lime juice	+15
Celery	+14
Wild rice	+14
Kidney, black beans	+10
Oats	+10
Romaine lettuce	+10
Cilantro	+7
Green bean	+7
Brown rice	+7
Poultry (NOT fried)	+3
Bison (ground)	+3
Grassfed beef	+2
Grassfed butter	+2
Potatoes (red)	+2

Moderately Inflammatory

Instant oatmeal, unsweetened	-12
Soybean oil	-38
Corn/corn on the cob	-50
Corn oil	-50
Conventional beef	-68
Honey (t tbsp)	-78
Chicken (fried)	-80
Sugar cookie	-80
Chocolate Ice cream (1/2 cup)	-82
Popcorn	-89
Whole wheat flour	-90
White bread (1 slice)	-90

Highly Inflammatory

Corn cereals (RTE)	-107
Doughnut (cake)	-120
Pop (other) 20 oz	-120
Chocolate chip cookie	-129
Breakfast cereal (RTE- rice)	-130
Sugar: Brown or white (1 tbsp)	-143
White rice	-153
Cola beverage (20 oz)	-170
Processed meats	-170
Snickers Bar	-170
BK double cheeseburger	-171
French fries, large	-220
Potato chips (kettle)	-526
High Fructose Corn Syrup	-600
Potato chips (Pringles)	-660
Corn chips (6 oz bag)	-690