Inflammation can be a tricky issue. On the one hand, it is a necessary process that our bodies need to heal from injury, which is known as acute inflammation. On the other, it can lead to serious health issues and illness if it turns chronic, which is the type we will be referring to in this article.
Chronic inflammation can be caused by things like autoimmune disorders, exposure to toxins, obesity, and an inactive lifestyle, and according to Harvard Health, it "plays a central role" in diseases like diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and Alzheimer's.
Because of inflammation's connection to weight, diet, and exercise, there are certain foods that we can eat and avoid to help lower our chances of developing chronic inflammation in the long run.
Continue reading to learn about some of the worst breakfast foods and breakfast habits for inflammation, and for more tips on inflammation, make sure to check out Popular Foods For Reducing Inflammation After 50.
Eating refined carbohydrates
ShutterstockWhen it comes to inflammation, added sugar and refined carbohydrates are some of the leading culprits.
"One of the worst breakfast habits for inflammation is eating refined carbohydrates and foods high in added sugar like packaged pastries, donuts, and baked goods," says Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD author of The Sports Nutrition Playbook.
Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, registered dietitian on our medical expert board and author of The First Time Mom's Pregnancy Cookbook and Fueling Male Fertility agrees, saying that "sugary and refined pastries like donuts and muffins can be loaded with ingredients that can contribute to inflammation, so it's best to stick to whole grain options without questionable ingredients instead." READ MORE...
