These days there are things we call food that really aren’t food. They have a name of Frankenfoods. You know them. They come in colors that you never see in nature, they are in the middle isles of the store, they have a shelf life of 100 years, they taste GREAT and are extremely addicting. Just try eating one Oreo or one Doritos. I bet you can’t.

There are foods we eat everyday that we have no idea what they are doing to us. If you hare having health problems – pain, stiffness, swelling, inflammation, allergies, sinusitis, hypoglycemia, diabetes,… – you need to pay attention to your diet.

Here are some common problem foods and their possible reactions:

WHEAT – allergies, stomach pain, digestive disorders, IBS, colitis, sinus problems, pain and inflammation.

DAIRY – allergies, sinus problems, chronic cough, inflammation, pain, ear infections in children, heart disease, constipation.

SUGAR (cakes, cookies, candy…) – frequent colds, anxiety, increased triglycerides, increased bad cholesterol, increased cancer risk, pain, inflammation, diabetes, tooth decay, osteoporosis, heart disease, eye problems, high blood pressure, increased risk for Alzheimers.

COFFEE – inflammation, pain, insomnia, anxiety, headaches, increased blood pressure, increased cholesterol, increased risk of bladder cancer, increased PMS symptoms.

Unfortunately most Americans have these substances as their mainstay. I know for myself sugar gives me hives, coffee worsens my sinus problems and gives me joint pain and wheat gives me hives, fatigue, pain and overall inflammation.

Be aware of how food affects you. If you have a lot of pain and inflammation trying going without these foods/drink for two weeks and see how you feel.