Nutrition is an important part of overall health. Start associating nutrition not only with losing weight or preventing heart disease, but with the lower extremities. Feet are an essential component of the body and are affected just like any other part of the body.
Certain chemicals in food can cause inflammation in the feet. Inflammation can appear as plantar fasciitis or gout. People with gout need to be especially aware of the foods they eat as flare ups can occur.
Foods that can cause inflammation and should be consumed in moderation:
- Refined grains
- Sugar
- Trans fats in junk food like chips or cookies
- Saturated fat in red meat
- Omega 6 fats found in vegetable oils
- Pasta
- White flour
Reduce inflammation by consuming more omega-3 fats that are found in fish while minimizing the amount of omega-6 fats in your diet.
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