Guide to Anti inflammatory Diet for Dogs: An anti-inflammatory diet favors foods that are rich in antioxidants over those that increase the production of free radicals.

By Vincent Bronson

The anti-inflammatory diet includes nutrient-dense plant foods and avoids processed foods and meats.Some foods contain ingredients that can trigger or worsen inflammation. Sugary or processed foods may do this, while fresh, whole foods are less likely to have this effect.An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on fresh fruits and vegetables. Many plant-based foods are good sources of antioxidants. Some foods, however, can trigger the formation of free radicals. Examples include foods that people fry in repeatedly heated cooking oil.Dietary antioxidants are molecules in food that help remove free radicals from the body. Free radicals are the natural byproducts of some bodily processes, including metabolism. However, external factors, such as stress and smoking, can increase the number of free radicals in the body.Free radicals can lead to cell damage. This damage increases the risk of inflammation and can contribute to a range of diseases.The body creates some antioxidants that help it remove these toxic substances, but dietary antioxidants also help.An anti-inflammatory diet favors foods that are rich in antioxidants over those that increase the production of free radicals.Omega-3 fatty acids, which are present in oily fish, may help reduce the levels of inflammatory proteins in the body. Fiber can also have this effect, according to the Arthritis FoundationChapter one Inflammation helps the body fight illness and can protect it from harm. In most cases, it is a necessary part of the healing process.However, some people have a medical condition in which the immune system does not work as it should. This malfunction can lead to persistent or recurrent low level inflammation.Chronic inflammation occurs with various diseases, such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma. There is evidence that dietary choices may help manage the symptoms.An anti-inflammatory diet favors fruits and vegetables, foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, lean protein, healthful fats, and spices. It discourages or limits the consumption of processed foods, red meats, and alcohol.The anti-inflammatory diet is not a specific regimen but rather a style of eating. The Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet are examples of anti-inflammatory diets.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798586312969
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.2" x 5.5"