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IN THIS CHAPTER

Identifying links between food and inflammation

Knowing the difference between allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance

Living with allergies and sensitivities

The first obstacle to get over when making a change to an anti-inflammatory diet is realizing that yes, some foods really are your enemy. Not all food is working against you, of course. But much of the food you consider safe, the foods that you may be eating regularly, may show up on your new do-not-eat list. After you identify your food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances, keep them in mind as you select recipes and ingredients in later chapters.

Researchers have been working for years to determine how certain types of foods react with the human body and stir up inflammatory responses. It’s no secret that fried foods, foods high in processed saturated fat, and those high in sugar are bad for you. What is surprising to many people, however, is the discovery that many of the foods that seem safe can really be hazardous to one’s health, leading to sensitivities or allergies or even contributing to cancer, heart disease, or diabetes.