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The foods we choose to eat -- or not to eat -- can also affect inflammation. Getting your fair share of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and omega-3 fatty acids -- similar, yes, to the Mediterranean diet -- has been suggested to have anti-inflammatory effects.
On the other hand, chronic, sustained inflammation in the body can be harmful. It is linked to an increased risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and many others (1, 2, 3). Interestingly, the foods you eat can have a major effect on inflammation in your body. Here are 6 foods that can cause inflammation. Table sugar (sucrose) and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are the two main types of added sugar in the diet. Sugar is 50% glucose and 50% fructose, while high-fructose corn syrup is about 55% fructose and 45% glucose.