Elevated Blood Glucose And/Or Blood Pressure
Watch for blood glucose and blood pressure patterns that seem to creep up slowly over time. Comparing your numbers, year after year, at an annual doctor’s checkup is an excellent way to track this.
Your blood glucose levels might not be near the diabetic level, or your blood pressure may not be enough to diagnose you with hypertension YET. But if there’s a steady increase happening, that’s a sign of inflammation.
You Should: Add Some Spice To Your Life
Many spices, including turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, and ginger, can act as anti-inflammatories. You can sprinkle some turmeric on your eggs or add it to a marinade. You can also throw in a piece of ginger when making a smoothie.
Do you like oatmeal? Sprinkle a little cinnamon on your morning meal. You can even grate some garlic into your side of brown rice. If you want a detailed eating plan that aligns with anti-inflammatory eating, try the Mediterranean diet.
It’s inspired by the dietary patterns of Greece and southern Italy and has been shown in multiple studies to reduce flare-ups.
Be sure to leave us a comment to let us know how these tips have worked for you. And for some more useful advice on healthier living, we also recommend reading: Suffering From Arthritis? Avoid These 4 Foods And Drinks!
