Anti - inflammatory Diet for Beginners

Protein powder with collagen peptides I have in my coffee in the morning. It helps me recover from the meds I’m on. I also take it if I’m eating a meal that’s mainly carbs. It helps balance my blood sugar. It’s working so I’m keeping it up.

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PeppermintPatty said:
Protein powder with collagen peptides I have in my coffee in the morning. It helps me recover from the meds I’m on. I also take it if I’m eating a meal that’s mainly carbs. It helps balance my blood sugar. It’s working so I’m keeping it up.

Thanks for your feedback
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I started taking collagen months ago. I switched from one brand to another, when the first brand: a) escalated in price by over 70%; b) also seemed to have decreased in quality, as judged by a fall-off of results.

I had a special set of circumstances, different from several posters on this thread. But I was never really overweight. I'd had a throat cancer, and during its development I lost weight. Then I had 7 weeks of radiation treatment, plus two "lite" chemo infusions. The therapy's side effects resulted in further weight loss.

Yes, I needed to regain 15 pounds. But in addition to that, the 35 narrow-focussed radiation doses not only destroyed cancer cells, for which I was grateful, but some ordinary skin, muscle & fat cells too. This left me with blistered skin, but when the blisters healed the skin on my neck & under my chin was thin & lifeless. Protein, adequate calories, and the collagen plus exercise help with the rebuilding. It's been over two years since the end of my successful treatment, and I'm still trying to stabilize my weight at what's normal for me, and to rebuild tissues.
 
I asked my buddy ChatGPT what Inflammatory foods were?

"Inflammatory foods are those that can trigger or exacerbate inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is linked to various health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and certain cancers. Here are some common inflammatory foods:

Refined Carbohydrates: Foods like white bread, pastries, and other processed grains can cause spikes in blood sugar and increase inflammation.

Fried Foods: Foods fried in unhealthy oils, such as French fries, fried chicken, and other deep-fried snacks, are high in trans fats, which are known to promote inflammation.

Sugary Drinks and Snacks: Sodas, energy drinks, candy, and other sweets contain high amounts of sugar, which can lead to inflammation, especially when consumed in excess.

Processed Meats: Sausages, hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats are often high in saturated fats and preservatives, both of which can trigger inflammatory responses.

Red Meat: Excessive consumption of red meat, like beef and pork, especially when it's processed or cooked at high temperatures, can promote inflammation.

Trans Fats: Found in margarine, packaged baked goods, and many processed snacks, trans fats are known to increase inflammation.

Omega-6 Fatty Acids: While essential in moderation, an imbalance with omega-3 fatty acids can lead to inflammation. These are found in many vegetable oils (like corn and soybean oil) and processed foods.

Excessive Alcohol: High alcohol consumption can lead to inflammation in the body, particularly in the liver.

Artificial Additives: Preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and other additives found in processed foods can trigger inflammatory responses in some people.

Gluten and Casein: For individuals with sensitivities, gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) and casein (found in dairy) can cause inflammation.

If you're looking to reduce inflammation, it can be helpful to focus on anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, while limiting or avoiding the foods listed above."
 
Seeming we are heading into summer here in Aussie land I made a couple of jars of my usual cultured veggies today
Are Fermented Foods Effective against Inflammatory Diseases? - PMC
They are reported to be good for us in lots of ways including inflammation , but I’ve never made / consumed cultured veggies for that reason, I eat it and swear by lots of cultured foods for my gut heath control of my divtivular which I used to suffer from but since making consuming milk kefir / veggies ….I’ve thankfully not had one attack in over 10 years
@PeppermintPatty
 
When I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010 I went on a Mediterranean type of diet and ….luckily for me I beat diabetes ..no sign of it in my annual blood tests …

and most of all it’s far easier to keep the weight off by trying to stick with that type of diet ….my issues wasn’t that I ate junk food …far from it ..I ate way too many carbs …old ways type of diet …toast for breakfast …sandwich for lunch …bread with evening meal ….
Now I mainly eat Greek yoghurt for breakfast …. with my own fruit additions instead ultra sweet yoghurts with surgery syrups
I try to eat an apple a day ….if I’m away from home for the day I’ll buy a bread roll for connivence but I pull most of the “bread“ out of roll and just leave a thin crust to add salad to ..
I lost 26 kg in weight …and ever since then have only gained about 4.1/2 kg …back in the cooler months ..like now …
 
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Kadee said:
.Seeming we are heading into summer here in Aussie land I made a couple of jars of my usual cultured veggies today
Are Fermented Foods Effective against Inflammatory Diseases? - PMC
They are reported to be good for us in lots of ways including inflammation , but I’ve never made / consumed cultured veggies for that reason, I eat it and swear by lots of cultured foods for my gut heath control of my divtivular which I used to suffer from but since making consuming milk kefir / veggies ….I’ve thankfully not had one attack in over 10 years
@PeppermintPatty
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Kefir IS really heathy for you. It’s really good that you took your health into your own hands. I didn’t now you were diabetic or had diverticulitis. My father in law is diabetic and my mom has diverticulitis
Kadee said:
My quart mason jars I use for my cultured veggies are blue , so I never use the blue jars for fruit preserving

No reason just l like the look of the blue jars for the veggies

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I really like the blue jars you have. They look beautiful . They are probably better for the food stored cause they keep more of the ight out. Nice find.
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Me before and after

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You do look slimmer and definitely happier .
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Interesting info about fermented foods. I don't eat most of these, but do consume a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a few times a week and occasionally make miso soup.

Going back to what @Kadee said about bread, I've also dramatically reduced my flour-based foods over the last 10 years. Bread is addictive and can really slap on the pounds.

Full disclosure: Hypocrite that I am, I bought 75 lbs of flour over the last couple of weeks and will start Christmas cookie baking in earnest later this morning. I try to limit how many I eat during the season but some days it's a lost cause...
 
I have arthritis on one hip and taking collagen peptides and MSM powder , scoop daily has genuinely made a difference took like a month or so but I no longer take daily arthritis meds .

I am not a Doctor so no expert but yes for me it made a nice difference . I tried other things and did not do a thing .
 
JBR said:
I started taking collagen months ago. I switched from one brand to another, when the first brand: a) escalated in price by over 70%; b) also seemed to have decreased in quality, as judged by a fall-off of results.

I had a special set of circumstances, different from several posters on this thread. But I was never really overweight. I'd had a throat cancer, and during its development I lost weight. Then I had 7 weeks of radiation treatment, plus two "lite" chemo infusions. The therapy's side effects resulted in further weight loss.

Yes, I needed to regain 15 pounds. But in addition to that, the 35 narrow-focussed radiation doses not only destroyed cancer cells, for which I was grateful, but some ordinary skin, muscle & fat cells too. This left me with blistered skin, but when the blisters healed the skin on my neck & under my chin was thin & lifeless. Protein, adequate calories, and the collagen plus exercise help with the rebuilding. It's been over two years since the end of my successful treatment, and I'm still trying to stabilize my weight at what's normal for me, and to rebuild tissues.
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Unfortunately collagen in last 2 years has become popular so price shot up and as you know some brands better then others . I have been taking it close to daily or 5 times a week for some time now for joints and like it .
 
Dear Patty,

I came here to confess that I didn't put a lot of store in anti-inflammatory diets until this week and now I'm a believer. Five months ago I gave up sugar and went on a strictly healthy diet (like you're eating) all to lose weight, I wasn't thinking about anything else. I felt great the whole time except for being hungry.

Last week I decided to give myself a week off so I've been baking brownies and cobblers and eating like a mother bear in autumn. Yesterday, even though I hadn't done any extra activity, I could barely move because every joint in my body hurt. My lower back, my knees , my shoulders, my hips. I couldn't figure it out at first, but now I'm sure it must be inflammation from all the carbs and sugar.
 
Della said:
Dear Patty,

I came here to confess that I didn't put a lot of store in anti-inflammatory diets until this week and now I'm a believer. Five months ago I gave up sugar and went on a strictly healthy diet (like you're eating) all to lose weight, I wasn't thinking about anything else. I felt great the whole time except for being hungry.

Last week I decided to give myself a week off so I've been baking brownies and cobblers and eating like a mother bear in autumn. Yesterday, even though I hadn't done any extra activity, I could barely move because every joint in my body hurt. My lower back, my knees , my shoulders, my hips. I couldn't figure it out at first, but now I'm sure it must be inflammation from all the carbs and sugar.
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Beautiful dog , a Samoyed ?
 
I don’t worry about most foods I eat with a few exceptions: Sugar which is the ingredient I avoid the most. The other exception is anything that I don’t prepare myself at home. I am convinced that factory made food is a big part of our problem. I cook most my meals unless I am away from home traveling or socializing.

It’s not always the food we eat. IMO, Often it’s what Big Food does to the food when they process it. So rather than worry about what food is inflammatory, (other than sugar), I prepare my own meals from simpler ingredients, and do my best to avoid highly processed foods. For example I make my own grainola from oat and wheat flakes, nuts and seeds, a bit of oil and honey, and some chopped dried fruits. Much easier on the tummy than the store bought stuff. Somehow the carbs in this are not as offensive to my body as the carbs in store bought granola.

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. When I am outside of the home traveling or socializing, I can’t be very fussy about what I eat. I am not going to become a lonely old dog guy.
 
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Della said:
Dear Patty,

I came here to confess that I didn't put a lot of store in anti-inflammatory diets until this week and now I'm a believer. Five months ago I gave up sugar and went on a strictly healthy diet (like you're eating) all to lose weight, I wasn't thinking about anything else. I felt great the whole time except for being hungry.

Last week I decided to give myself a week off so I've been baking brownies and cobblers and eating like a mother bear in autumn. Yesterday, even though I hadn't done any extra activity, I could barely move because every joint in my body hurt. My lower back, my knees , my shoulders, my hips. I couldn't figure it out at first, but now I'm sure it must be inflammation from all the carbs and sugar.
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Sugar is hard for the body to digest.
I’m glad you proved this to yourself .
Get back on track and make the inflammation pain go away.
 
oslooskar said:
I asked my buddy ChatGPT what Inflammatory foods were?

"Inflammatory foods are those that can trigger or exacerbate inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is linked to various health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and certain cancers. Here are some common inflammatory foods:

Refined Carbohydrates: Foods like white bread, pastries, and other processed grains can cause spikes in blood sugar and increase inflammation.

Fried Foods: Foods fried in unhealthy oils, such as French fries, fried chicken, and other deep-fried snacks, are high in trans fats, which are known to promote inflammation.

Sugary Drinks and Snacks: Sodas, energy drinks, candy, and other sweets contain high amounts of sugar, which can lead to inflammation, especially when consumed in excess.

Processed Meats: Sausages, hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats are often high in saturated fats and preservatives, both of which can trigger inflammatory responses.

Red Meat: Excessive consumption of red meat, like beef and pork, especially when it's processed or cooked at high temperatures, can promote inflammation.

Trans Fats: Found in margarine, packaged baked goods, and many processed snacks, trans fats are known to increase inflammation.

Omega-6 Fatty Acids: While essential in moderation, an imbalance with omega-3 fatty acids can lead to inflammation. These are found in many vegetable oils (like corn and soybean oil) and processed foods.

Excessive Alcohol: High alcohol consumption can lead to inflammation in the body, particularly in the liver.

Artificial Additives: Preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and other additives found in processed foods can trigger inflammatory responses in some people.

Gluten and Casein: For individuals with sensitivities, gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) and casein (found in dairy) can cause inflammation.

If you're looking to reduce inflammation, it can be helpful to focus on anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, while limiting or avoiding the foods listed above."
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Do you use a sugar substitute and are any of them good?
 
Kadee said:
When I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010 I went on a Mediterranean type of diet and ….luckily for me I beat diabetes ..no sign of it in my annual blood tests …

and most of all it’s far easier to keep the weight off by trying to stick with that type of diet ….my issues wasn’t that I ate junk food …far from it ..I ate way too many carbs …old ways type of diet …toast for breakfast …sandwich for lunch …bread with evening meal ….
Now I mainly eat Greek yoghurt for breakfast …. with my own fruit additions instead ultra sweet yoghurts with surgery syrups
I try to eat an apple a day ….if I’m away from home for the day I’ll buy a bread roll for connivence but I pull most of the “bread“ out of roll and just leave a thin crust to add salad to ..
I lost 26 kg in weight …and ever since then have only gained about 4.1/2 kg …back in the cooler months ..like now …
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We have plain yogurt and mix a bit of our homemade jam for added favourite . It’s truly a satisfying meal.
 
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