what exactly is an antiinflammatory diet avanced glycation?

[Angelina]

Dr Weil and some others say it is pretty much a vegan diet (although saying that, I think fish is ok). BUT other diet experts say it's the weclusion of processed foods, sugar and red meat. I understand the theory of avoiding foods that are precusors (sp?!) to arachidonic acid- but I'm confused, I think white meats such as turkey are precursors to this?

Also, is granary bread to be avoided, it sounds stupid but surely the crust is borwn (and there is sugar and protein- together making advanced glycated end-products_- I have no idea, really what I'm going on about but am very confused by it all- can someone with a brain bigger than mine (anyone!) fill me in

[claudia]

Well I know I don't have a bigger brain and I sure as heck have no idea what "advanced glycated end-products" are but I do have some idea of what a non-inflammatory diet is. There is some thought that rosaceans may have food sensitivities that cause the body to go into overtime trying to deal with the "stressors" with the end result being inflammation to the tissues.

Typical inflammatory foods:
Wheat - white or whole (breads, pastas, pasteries, cereals, etc)
Dairy - milk, cheeses, etc
Higher glycemic foods (google "high glycemic food list")
Red meats
Alcohol

These are just some. It takes experimenting to figure out what inflames you!

C