I am planning to approach companies to speak again downtown. It has been challenging to get into corporations since the pandemic but I know I have valuable information to share so I will persist in pursuit of my goals. Here is a brief post on lowering inflammation in your diet.
Cut out all vegetable oils which are highly inflammatory- corn, canola, soybean, sunflower, peanut oil, grapeseed oil. Good oils to cook with include avocado oil. Olive oil is best used raw over cooked food. Saute at low temperatures only – same goes for sesame oil. If you want to go oil free, sauté in vegetable broth.
Adding more vegetables to your diet if you want to lower inflammation. Add more non-starchy vegetables versus starchy vegetables (white potatoes). Add bright colors starting with
3 cups leafy green vegetables- organic arugula, organic lettuce, organic kale, organic collards, organic spinach, etc. 2 cups packed is equal to one cup cooked.
Choose from the following colors
More green- broccoli, zucchini, green onions, celery, kiwi, organic green grapes
Red- radishes, beets, red peppers, tomatoes, radicchio, pomegranates
Blue, purple, black- blueberries, purple cabbage, blackberries, black organic grapes, eggplant
Yellow orange vegetables- summer squash, acorn squash, yellow pepper, orange pepper, carrots, turnips
White- cauliflower, horseradish, onions
Eat 3 cups of Sulphur rich vegetables which nourish cells and mitochondria and help eliminate toxins- cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, turnips, rutabagas, mushrooms, onions, garlic, chives, shallots, leeks.
Aim to add 9 cups of fruits and vegetables to your diet if you are dealing with a chronic disease.
Getting tested for food sensitivities can be helpful to reduce inflammation. Get tested then eliminate your sensitivities while I work on treating your gut. The patients I test are often sensitive to gluten and dairy, sometimes nuts and legumes. Cooking beans and legumes in a pressure cooker can reduce reactivity to lectins. Peeling and deseeding tomatoes, bell peppers can reduce sensitivity to lectins.
Eliminating sugar is important to reduce inflammation. Small amounts of raw honey or pure maple syrup are acceptable (1 tsp).
You can put your green leafy vegetables in a blender with fruit such as organic berries and one cup of filtered water and blend in the morning to jump start your day. I often add a scoop of hemp protein powder to boost my protein content in the morning. You can also add a little fresh ginger root and a little fresh turmeric root for additional anti-inflammatory benefits.
Drink half your body weight in ounces in filtered water if possible.
Buy organic for at least the dirty dozen fruits and vegetables. You can safely eat conventional produce for the clean green list of fruits and vegetables. Consult the Environmental Working Group for the latest list.
Please book an appointment with me if you want to deep dive into inflammation with me and solve your problem. Kind regards, Dr. Vinge 4032321283 Parallel Wellness
Reference: The Wahl’s Protocol, Terry Wahls, MD, The Food Connection, Sam Graci The Plant Paradox, Stephen Gundry, MD