The anti-inflammatory foods that improved my digestion in 5 days
I had heard the buzz around anti-inflammatory foods, but I had never paid it a lot of attention. This changed during a five-day stay on the rebalancing and energy program of Sha in Cancún, Mexico, where I lived the anti-inflammatory lifestyle. To my surprise, I left not only with a brilliant skin and a quieter intestine, but with an idea of how coherent changes in my diet could have lasting effects.
I had lived with digestive problems for years. Bloating, constipation, colitis and stomach burns. In Sha, everything, from my meals to my sleep and treatment, was recalibrated. And it worked. I felt the difference almost immediately. As an expert nutritionist of SHA, Nelly Victoria Guérrez, told me, a chronic low -grade inflammation often appears in a way that we are missing.
“If you have symptoms such as persistent fatigue, digestive problems, joint pain, frequent allergies, mood swings, rosacea, acne, mental fog or hormonal imbalances, it is likely that your body is suffering from a certain inflammation,” she explained.
I arrived a little skeptical, but within five days, I noticed remarkable changes. My digestion was more fluid, my mood more stable, my skin clearer and my allergies much better. At SHA, I learned that nutrition works better when it is also supported by other habits – sleep, acupuncture, therapeutic massages and even certain clinical treatments played a role. But the food quarters were the ones I brought home. This is the reason why I feel even better after my departure.
The advantages of eating anti-inflammatory foods
According to Gutiérrez, consumption of anti-inflammatory foods helps reduce chronic inflammation and improve overall health. Some of the main advantages include:
- Better digestion and immunity
- Hormonal balance and improved metabolism
- More energy and mental clarity
- Calm skin and joints
- A more diverse intestinal microbiome
- Lower risk of cardiovascular and autoimmune conditions
The reduction in inflammation, she added, also supports healthy aging by improving the functioning of cells and reducing oxidative stress.
That avoid on an anti-inflammatory diet
Although individual plans are personalized, some ingredients are generally excluded. These include:
- White sugar and refined flour
- Ultra-talented snacks and packaged foods
- Artificial and conservative sweeteners
- Trans fat, transformed meats and conventional dairy products
- Alcohol, soft drinks and energy drinks
- Excess of caffeine and fast food
