How Does Diet Affect Inflammation?

Do you suffer from frequent body aches and pains? Are you constantly fatigued? Experiencing depression, anxiety or another mood disorder? Do you have chronic gastrointestinal problems such as acid reflux, constipation or diarrhea? Can’t lose weight or keep gaining it? All of these ailments can be signs of chronic inflammation in the body. In fact, chronic inflammation in the body has been linked to a variety of conditions including asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease and even cancer. So what exactly can you do to decrease inflammation in the body? Diet can have a big impact on inflammation, today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater will be discussing foods to eat, foods to avoid and how we can help with your journey. Have additional questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment for nutritional guidance? Reach out today.

Foods You Should Eat

When it comes to healthy foods that won’t cause inflammation in the body, there is quite a lot to choose from! These foods include:

• Leafy greens (spinach, kale, collards, chard, dandelion greens, etc.)

• Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, etc.

• Tomatoes

• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.)

• Avocado

• Fruits (oranges, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.)

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Chia seeds

Foods You Should Avoid

Along with healthy foods, there are unfortunately quite a few foods you should attempt to avoid as well, these include:

• Refined carbohydrates (white bread, pastries, pastas, etc.)

• Fried foods

• Processed meats

• Red meat

• Soda (and other sugary drinks)

• Margarine

• High fructose corn syrup

• Vegetable/seed oils

• Alcohol

How Can Our Clearwater Acupuncturist Help?

At Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, we offer a wide range of treatment options that can help address inflammation in the body. Along with nutritional guidance, Dawn also offers supplements, herbs, vitamins, red light therapy, acupuncture and more! Wondering if any of our treatment options are right for you? Schedule a free wellness consultation (15-minutes via the phone). We'd be happy to discuss your options.

Schedule Nutritional Treatment in Clearwater Today

Interested in improving inflammation in your body through diet? Dawn Potter Acupuncture would be happy to help, schedule Clearwater nutritional treatment today. We can help discuss your symptoms and goals to get you on the right path to reducing inflammation through what you consume.

Is Diet Important For Overall Wellness?

At Dawn Potter Acupuncture and Wellness we often meet patients that say they're doing everything to support their wellness. However, diet is an area where they seem to be lacking. today we're discussing the importance of diet when it comes to your overall wellness and good health. Have additional questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment? We would be happy to help with any of your needs, visit our booking site today to schedule your free 15 minute wellness consultation via the phone.

What You Eat Impacts Every Part Of Your Body

From your brain to your toes, every single part of your body is impacted by the things you put inside of it, including what you eat. Many foods, especially highly processed ones are known to cause inflammation, and a range of other problems within the body. inflammation throughout the body is being linked to a range of things from cancer and autoimmune conditions to mental illness and chronic pain.

Add Whole Foods To Your Diet & Avoid Packaged “Fake” Foods

Making sure to eat whole foods is always best. What do we mean by Whole Foods? Real food, things like fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, not things that come in prepackaged boxes in the middle of the grocery store for easy convenience.

Meal Prepping Can Help

Many people find that food preparation is an area where staying healthy is extremely difficult. We highly recommend meal prepping in advance as a way to prepare healthy meals that you can have all week. There are many people on YouTube, and various other places that offer a wealth of information when it comes to meal planning, we highly recommend you check them out. Things such as overnight oats, salads and soups can be easy to prepare in advance and take for lunch or breakfast the next day. Crockpots can be a wonderful tool for preparing a meal before you leave for work or start your day and have it ready by the time you're ready to eat without a whole lot of work at the end of the day when you're already tired.

Schedule Your Appointment With Dawn Potter Acupuncture Today

Think you may need some help when it comes to diet, nutrient intake, recipes or even meal prepping? Schedule an appointment with us today, we would be happy to help.

Best Anti-Inflammatory Fruits

Do you suffer from inflammation throughout your body? Interested in healthy foods that are known to reduce inflammation in the body? We’ve talked about spices and various other foods but today we wanted to talk about nature’s candy: fruit. Many people hear that fruit contains sugar and that they should avoid it, however, this isn’t exactly the case. Sugar in fruit is not added sugar, you shouldn’t overeat it, however, two or three servings of fruit a day or fine. Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida is discussing the best anti-inflammatory fruits you should add to your diet. Have questions? Interested in nutritional guidance? Feel free to schedule your free 15 minute consultation with us.

Cherries Research on cherries (including sweet and tart) has shown that they can actually lower inflammatory blood proteins and have effects comparable to ibuprofen. Cherries are even recommended for those that suffer from arthritis and inflammation of joints. Anthocyanins and polyphenolic compounds stop potential free radicals from damaging cells and can also improve overall sleep by increasing melatonin levels in the body (proper sleep can greatly reduce inflammation).

Strawberries We tend to hear about oranges when talking about Vitamin C but did you know a cup of strawberries contains 100% of your recommended daily Vitamin C? Vitamin C has been shown to improve functioning of the immune system and reduction of inflammation. Next time you want a sweet treat, try strawberries! Apples You’ve probably heard “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” before, right? While this may not be completely factual, apples can be extremely beneficial for you. They contain soluble fiber known as pectin, known as a prebiotic. These feed good microbes in the gut, improving your overall immune system and reducing inflammation throughout the body.

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These fruits are just a few of the many that can be anti-inflammatory. Just make sure you limit yourself to the recommended servings and you should be good. Fruit can be added to different things, made into dessert (sorbet, “ice-cream”, popsicles, etc.) or even added to water to add some flavor. Need more help with your diet or nutrition? Schedule an appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida today.