Food + Inflammation (And What the Heck Should I be Eating to Heal Autoimmunity Naturally from Within?)
- Laura Rodriguez
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
The research is there. Chronic inflammation can lead to autoimmunity.
And autoimmunity causes inflammation.
And one of the main causes of chronic inflammation in today's world is ultra-processed, highly refined, fast and convenient foods.
The average American gets 59% of their calories from these inflammation-promoting foods.
(Kids get 65% of their calories from these foods.)
But this is not just an American problem. In fact, more than 50% of all deaths worldwide are linked to chronic inflammation related conditions.
(Thanks in part to the Global popularity of these foods.)
According to research, chronic systemic inflammation (a driving force of autoimmunity) can be improved by adopting whole, minimally processed, single-ingredient foods.

THE "FLARE FREE" DIET GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND JUST EATING SINGLE-INGREDIENT FOODS
It removes prominent autoimmune food triggers and common food allergies so we can all eat the meals we love without flaring!
(But don't worry. It's not nearly as restrictive as the Autoimmune Paleo Diet.)
"Flare Free" = gluten, dairy, sugar, corn, soy, peanut-free and anti-inflammatory comfort food that won't cause autoimmune flare-ups.
IT'S CHOCK FULL OF:
👉🏽 Colorful in-season produce (organic if they're on the Dirty Dozen List)
👉🏽 Pastured/Grass-Fed Meat + Eggs
👉🏽 Wild caught seafood
👉🏽 Organic Gluten-Free Whole Grains
👉🏽 Organic Beans + Legumes
👉🏽 Raw Nuts + Seeds
👉🏽 Natural Sugar Replacements like local raw honey, dark maple syrup, monk fruit and stevia👉🏽 Good Quality Soy/Sugar-Free Vegan Dairy
WANT A FULL LIST OF THESE INGREDIENTS THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD OR SCREENSHOT FOR YOUR NEXT GROCERY TRIP?
Download a free copy of my "Flare Free Grocery Guide" below! ⬇️
xo,
Laura
SOURCES: 📚
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation
https://wwlw.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anti-inflammatory-diet
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/foods-to-limit/8-food-ingredients-that-can-cause-inflammation
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php


By far one of the most comprehensive autoimmunity resources one could have on hand! I’ve just scratched the surface and am already feeling a bit better. One day, one decision, one step at a time