05/22/2025
❌ Want to lower inflammation and feel your best? These 10 foods are commonly recommended to avoid — but what should you eat instead?
Here are some simple swaps and healthier choices you can make without feeling restricted:
1. Sugar & High Fructose Corn Syrup
👉 Try raw honey, maple syrup, or dates in moderation. For baking, try coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener.
2. Fried Foods
👉 Use an air fryer or bake instead! Try roasted veggies, air-fried potatoes, or pan-seared proteins with healthy oils.
3. White Flour
👉 Swap for almond flour, coconut flour, oat flour, or whole grain flours (depending on your dietary needs).
4. Processed Meats
👉 Choose grilled chicken, nitrate-free turkey, wild-caught salmon, or plant-based proteins like beans and lentils.
5. Vegetable Oils (like canola or soybean)
👉 Cook with avocado oil, olive oil, or coconut oil — they’re more stable at high heat and less inflammatory.
6. Alcohol
👉 Swap in sparkling water with lime, kombucha, or mocktails with fresh herbs and fruit.
7. Artificial Additives, Preservatives & Colors
👉 Look for clean-label snacks with minimal ingredients or make your own — like trail mix or homemade energy bites.
8. Dairy Products
👉 Try almond milk, coconut yogurt, or cashew cheese. So many great options now that don’t sacrifice taste!
9. Gluten
👉 Explore gluten-free options like quinoa, brown rice, cassava flour, or gluten-free oats.
10. Sodas
👉 Go for sparkling water with lemon or fruit, herbal teas, or naturally flavored mineral water.
✨ It’s not about perfection — it’s about feeling better and making informed choices. Every small step counts!
Share this with family and friends to keep those you love the healthiest they can be! 🙌🏼
