April 30, 2020

DeFlame is a term describing anti-inflammation via nutrition and supplementation. One of your goals should be to reduce diet-induced chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is known to be the underlying cause of chronic pain and most chronic diseases. This is not a fad diet, but rather eating foods we already know about that are anti-inflammatory vs pro-inflammatory. 
 

Disease-promoting flame created by sugar, flour, refined omega-6 oils, and trans fats, which represents approximately 60 percent of all the calories consumed by the average American.

Here is a list of foods that promote inflammation (to be avoided), and those that are anti-inflammatory or De-Flaming.
 

PRO-INFLAMMATORY FOODS (eat as little as possible!):

-All grains and grain products: Including white bread, whole wheat bread, pasta cereal, pretzels, crackers, and any other product made from grains or flours from grains. This also includes most desserts and packaged foods.
 

-Partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats): found in margarine, deep-fried foods (french fries, etc.), and most packaged foods.
 

-Seed and legume oils (inaccurately called vegetable oils) Corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, and foods made with these oils like mayonnaise, tartar sauce, margarine, salad dressings, and many packaged foods. These oils/foods contain extremely high levels of inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids.

-Soda and sugar

Dairy and soy: when consumed as staples.

Meat and eggs: from grain-fed animals.

 

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS (eat as most or all of your diet!)

-All fruits and vegetables: eaten raw or lightly cooked.
 

-Red and Sweet Potatoes: eaten with protein such as eggs, fish, meat, or fowl.
 

-Fresh fish: avoid farm-raised tilapia, catfish, bass, and bronzini. They have elevated levels of inflammatory omega 6 fatty acids.

-Meat, chicken, and eggs from grass-fed animals. Eatwild.com is a website that lists producers of grass-fed animals. Do the best you can to get lean cuts of regular meats otherwise.

-Wild game: including Deer, Elk, etc. Animals that feed on vegetation in the wild.

-Anti-inflammatory Omega-3 eggs and or egg whites.

-Raw nuts: such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts.

-Spices: ginger, tumeric, garlic, dill, oregano, coriander, fennel, red chili pepper, basil, rosemary. If you wish, you can add a little sea salt.

-Oils & Fats: moderate amounts of organic butter, coconut oil, and extra virgin olive oil. Butter from grass-fed cows is also a healthier choice.

-Salad Dressing Choices: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, mustard along with spices.

-Beverages: water, organic green tea, and if you choose to drink alcohol, red wine, and stout beer are the best choices (in moderation).

This way of eating can make a big difference in your health and how you feel! For more information:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-SterulVvk

And I highly recommend this book: