The food we consume can have a significant impact on our overall health and wellbeing, with some food stuffs known to either increase or decrease the risk of certain serious life-changing conditions
The grub we chow down on can play a massive role in our overall health, with certain foods known to either ramp up or slash the risk of serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's and cancer, according to a top doctor.
Read more: Irish mum was 'embarrassed' by severe acne that impacted her business until she found a solutionTim Spector on skin cancer red flags and simple test to check if a person's high risk.She explained: "Unlike many common diets, an anti-inflammatory diet doesn't dictate how many calories you should consume, your portion sizes, or when you're allowed to eat."
Dr Shah has highlighted the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet in aiding your body's defences: "Anti-inflammatory foods contain antioxidants, polyphenols, and fibre which naturally combat inflammation." She observed a significant shift in dietary considerations: "We're beginning to see a massive rise in people considering the foods they're eating, as to avoid inflammatory, ultra processed foods ."
On the flip side, Dr Shah warned against eating certain foods that could worsen inflammation. These are:
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