10 Foods That Cause Inflammation
Inflammation Causing Food #9: Refined Wheat Flour
Flour is a very common ingredient in many foods from bread, pizza dough and pasta. Unrefined wheat flour contains many beneficial nutrients such as fiber. Fiber helps with digestion and slows down the metabolism of our food, preventing spikes in carbohydrates in our blood.
Refined wheat flour, however, has a lot of the fiber and other useful nutrients removed. This means your blood sugar levels are more likely to spike which in turn means your insulin levels are also likely to spike. Unfortunately, insulin is a compound that can lead to inflammation. For a healthier option, try to use unrefined flours instead, which can also taste better as well as being healthier for you.
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