Natural Chemicals in Food That Could Be Causing Inflammation
Natural Chemicals in Food That Could Be Causing Inflammation The concept of eating healthy is a bit more complex than most people understand. Our genetics and our microbiome play critical roles in determining what foods, and how many certain foods, are healthy for us. In this newsletter, I will be discussing foods that are considered healthy by the general population but can be unhealthy for some people with a sensitivity to specific natural chemicals in foods that are known to be good for us. Isothiocyanate is a food chemical in celery, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, kale, watercress, garden cress, mustard greens, turnips, kohlrabi, horseradish, cauliflower, and bok choy. Isothiocyanate is considered an anti-cancer phytochemical, but it can cause inflammation in the body for some people. Celery juice is commonly used by many and can heal the gut lining and help strengthen the immune system and kidneys. However, if someone is sensitive to an isothiocyanate, then the inflammatio