What's the Worst Snack for Inflammation? - Yahoo Life

A study on lipids in the journal Lipids In Health and Disease found that fructose had the worst effect on CRP (C-reactive protein) which is the cleanest marker of inflammation.

Vegetable oils such as soybean oil are loaded with trans fats that fuel inflammation.

Related: How To Reduce Inflammation In the Body, According to Doctors.

Both red and processed types of meat are high in saturated fat, which can increase inflammation in fat tissue.

Processed meats also contain preservatives, added salt and added sugar, Sarah Whipkey, RDN/LD, explains.

“Snacks should be smaller forms of meals that nourish the body and regulate your blood sugar?

If reducing inflammation and body fat is a goal, it’s safe to say that avoiding or greatly reducing simple sugars and high fructose foods is favorable.”.

We need carbohydrates to fuel our bodies/give us energy.

To keep steady blood sugar levels, always pair your carbohydrates with protein and fat?

Protein and fat minimize blood sugar spikes as well as insulin release