In this video, the speaker discusses the number one inflammatory food on the planet, which is ultra-processed foods. There is confusion surrounding what causes inflammation, with some claiming that animal products cause inflammation while others blame fiber. The speaker mentions that there are plants and herbs with natural anti-inflammatories but also highlights that they contain anti-nutrients. The speaker suggests that unfermented fiber can be inflammatory when there is an alteration in the gut microbiome, leading to a lack of the right microbes to handle the fiber. The video also touches on the tactics used by ultra-processed food companies to create doubt and uncertainty. Glyphosate, present in many ingredients in processed foods, is classified as an antibiotic and can affect the gut microbiome. The speaker concludes that ultra-processed foods are the most inflammatory and suggests watching another video on the most anti-inflammatory food.
Key Insights:
– There is a lot of confusion surrounding what causes inflammation, with vegans claiming that animal products cause inflammation and carnivores blaming fiber.
– While many plants have natural anti-inflammatories, they also contain anti-nutrients, creating further complications.
– Research suggests that fiber is anti-inflammatory, but cutting out fiber altogether can lead to improvements for some individuals.
– Unfermented fiber can be inflammatory due to an alteration in the gut microbiome and a lack of the right microbes to break it down.
– Inflammatory problems, including autoimmune diseases, allergies, and gut inflammation, often start early in life and can be influenced by factors such as antibiotics, breast milk, and ultra-processed foods.
– Ultra-processed food companies have adopted tactics similar to the tobacco industry to cast doubt on the harmful effects of their products.
– Glyphosate, a common ingredient in ultra-processed foods, acts as an antibiotic, disrupting the gut microbiome and potentially exacerbating inflammation.
– Ultra-processed foods, consisting of sugar, flour, seed oils, and glyphosate, are considered the most inflammatory food on the planet.
Transcript:
I recently did a video on the number one best anti-inflammatory food, but today we’re going to talk about the number one inflammatory food on the planet. There’s a lot of confusion surrounding what causes inflammation. Vegans claim that red meat and other animal products cause inflammation, while carnivores argue that it’s the fiber in plants that is the culprit. So, it’s really confusing for the general public. Many plants and herbs have natural anti-inflammatories, such as turmeric, milk thistle, and stinging nettle root. However, they also contain anti-nutrients. Some people argue that plants weren’t meant for us to eat, just like animals don’t want to be eaten. So, there’s a big debate around fiber – is it good or bad? Should we consume more of it?
Personally, I found that when I cut out grain fibers and consumed more protein for breakfast, a lot of my inflammation went away. But I also consume a lot of plants that don’t create inflammation in my gut. So, why do some people thrive on a meat-heavy diet, while others do better on a plant-based diet?
In this video, I want to focus on the relationship between inflammation and fiber. Autoimmune diseases often start in the gut, and many people have allergies to milk, nuts, eggs, and gluten. There are two interesting things to note. Firstly, humans cannot digest fiber, as it is non-digestible, and secondly, the protein in grains, called gluten, is the only protein that we can’t digest.
So, what about fiber? Some people tolerate it well, while others don’t. Research shows that fiber is anti-inflammatory and promotes gut health. However, it doesn’t explain why carnivores feel better when they eliminate fiber from their diets, resolving their autoimmune diseases and allergies. This could be because of unfermented fiber, which is inflammatory. In this case, there may be an alteration in the gut microbiome, where there aren’t enough of the right microbes to break down the fiber.
When working with clients, I’ve noticed a pattern where individuals start developing inflammation or digestive issues after consuming certain foods. It’s important to consider their dietary history and whether they developed allergies as a child or later in life. Antibiotics destroy gut microbes, leading to more gut inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and allergies. Additionally, the diet of an infant, such as breastfeeding and consumption of ultra-processed foods, plays a significant role in the development of inflammation.
Ultra-processed food companies have adopted tactics similar to those employed by the tobacco industry. They create doubt and uncertainty, shifting blame to individuals instead of the food itself, attacking scientists who speak out, promoting physical activity over diet, denying the existence of harmful foods, and calling for more inconclusive research. Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, is found in high levels in ultra-processed foods. It is classified as an antibiotic and inhibits beneficial gut bacteria. This, coupled with the combination of ingredients in such foods, contributes to inflammation and gut problems.
In conclusion, the number one most inflammatory food on the planet is ultra-processed foods, which consist of sugar, flour, seed oils, and glyphosate. Cutting out these foods and making dietary changes, such as consuming more anti-inflammatory foods, can lead to positive health outcomes.
