The #1 Most Inflammatory Food in the World

Dr. Eric Berg DC・2 minutes read

There is a debate between vegans and carnivores on what causes inflammation, with fiber and red meat being the focal points. Inflammation can be exacerbated by factors like unfermented fiber, gluten, antibiotics disrupting gut microbes, and ultra-processed foods.

Insights

  • The debate over inflammation causes a divide between vegans attributing it to red meat and animal products, and carnivores blaming fiber.
  • Ultra-processed foods, rich in sugar, flour, seed oils, and glyphosate, are highlighted as major inflammatory culprits, potentially exacerbating gut problems and inflammation.

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  • What causes inflammation in the body?

    Various factors like diet, gut health, and antibiotics.

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Inflammation: Diet's Impact on Gut Health

  • There is confusion regarding what causes inflammation, with vegans blaming red meat and animal products, while carnivores point to fiber as the culprit.
  • Many plants and herbs like turmeric and milk thistle have natural anti-inflammatories but also contain anti-nutrients.
  • Fiber is a contentious topic, with some thriving on it while others feel better without it, possibly due to unfermented fiber causing inflammation.
  • Humans cannot digest fiber, and the protein in grains, gluten, is indigestible as well.
  • Antibiotics can destroy gut microbes, leading to gut inflammation, autoimmune issues, and allergies.
  • Ultra-processed foods, laden with sugar, flour, seed oils, and glyphosate, are identified as the most inflammatory foods, potentially contributing to gut issues and inflammation.
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