9 Foods That Cause Inflammation

If there’s one word that’s entered the public consciousness in a big way over the past few years when it comes to understanding our food choices, it’s inflammation. I spoke to THE THIRTY to weigh in on the top foods that cause inflammation:

“Consuming a diet that is rich with sugar-sweetened beverages increases oxidative stress and increases the development of cardiovascular diseases and associated risk factors,” cautions Feller…. Feller advises to swap most drinks to no-added-sugar beverages such as water. “Yes, some juices fall into this category, but in my opinion, they should still be consumed in moderation if at all, and skip the zero-calorie and diet drinks.”