Earlier this week I talked about how
important nutrition and dietary counseling is to your health. You may think you’re eating the right foods – HOWEVER, it could actually be that they are contributing to symptoms you are
experiencing! 😮
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Let’s talk nightshades. Also known as
the Solanaceae family, this includes eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, pepper (sweet, hot, and spices), and goji berries. 🥔 🍅 🍆 🌶 Good for you right? Well.. kind of. The answer is a bit complex and
controversial – tons of people can consume nightshades with no symptoms, but for those that are sensitive to them, they can cause inflammation! 🔥.
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Nightshades are full of polyphenols and
nutrients, all beneficial to your health. They also include glycoalkaloids, used to ward off animals, insects, and fungi. 🐛These compounds have been shown to aggravate inflammation in individuals
with conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease and arthritis. .
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Could you be sensitive to this family?
If you suffer from an #inflammatory condition,
it is a possibility. Try eliminating or decreasing your intake, avoid eating them raw, and peel those potatoes! Talk to a Naturopathic Doctor to learn more and to figure out what else you can do
to improve your health! . 👍 .
