DO YOU DRINK ALCOHOL?

Do you drink alcohol? If you do, you need to read the rest of this post. There are many reasons to stop drinking alcohol or to cut back on the amount. Here are a few reasons you may not have considered or even known. Alcohol can cause inflammation in the body and inflammation is responsible for a lot of health problems. Alcohol is known to increase inflammation in the intestines, disrupting gut bacteria. Alcohol can change brain structure and function. It can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of stroke and heart disease. Experts recommend no more than one alcoholic beverage per day for both men and women.

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TRANS FATS AND INTESTINAL INFLAMMATION

Having intestinal problems? Try cutting the trans fats from your diet. By the way, on food labels trans fats may be listed as "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" oils or fats. Almost all commercially prepared pies, cakes, cookies, etc contain trans fats. Studies have shown trans fats can make intestinal inflammation jump for up to three hours after consuming them. Once again, I know I say it often, read nutritional labels and know exactly what you are eating.

MORE ON BANANAS

 

Since yesterday's post was about bananas, I thought it a good idea to follow up with this chart.