10 Foods Experts Say Can Make Chronic Inflammation Worse

Inflammation is one of the body's natural mechanisms for increasing the flow of blood (with its antibodies and proteins) to an area to fight infections or toxins in an attempt to heal itself. If you suffer from chronic inflammation, avoiding the worst foods for inflammation is especially important. Unlike acute inflammation, which is temporary, chronic inflammation is a long-term condition that can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and stroke. While there are healthy ingredients that can prevent or fight inflammation, some worsen it. Here are the foods health experts say you should avoid to reduce chronic inflammation.Brooklyn-based nutrition expert Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, provides private nutrition counseling to clients through her HealthyHousecall program. Andrew Abraham, MD, is the founder and CEO of Orgain, an online supplements provider based in Irvine, California. 01of 10 Processed Snacks Wi...