10. Tomatoes and Eggplants (Nightshades)
This one surprises many people. Tomatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers belong to the “nightshade” family. For some people with sensitive joints or arthritis, nightshades contain a chemical called solanine. In certain bodies, solanine triggers severe joint pain and stiffness almost immediately after eating.
11. “Diet” Sodas and Artificial Sweeteners
Skipping the sugar for a diet soda? Artificial sweeteners like aspartame confuse your immune system. Many people report that cutting out artificial sweeteners completely resolved their unexplained joint aches within weeks.
12. Refined White Pasta
When wheat is stripped of its bran to make white pasta, it loses all its protective nutrients. What’s left is a highly inflammatory starch that spikes insulin and feeds the exact bacteria in your gut that promote whole-body inflammation.
So, how do we clean off the “rust”? It’s time to meet the natural “mechanics”…
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