<div><p>Many people suffer from inflammation. It can cause heart disease, diabetes, skin irritation, and overall body aches and pains. </p><p>There are many causes for inflammation. It can run in your family, be caused by stress, a lack of exercise, or a highly processed diet. </p><p>But if you suffer from inflammation and want a natural remedy, look no further! Dr. Oz <a href="http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Ozs-Brilliant-Anti-Inflammatory-Food-Swaps">provided </a>alternatives for the foods which are most commonly associated with inflammation. </p><p>Take a look through and see if you can make any of these changes in your diet!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/oz-smoothies.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/oz-smoothies_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/oz-smoothies_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Dr. Oz</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>Berries and Walnuts Instead of Cereal</strong></p><p>Even if you're eating the whole-grain variety, cereals are often high in carbohydrates which increase inflammation and blood sugar spikes. Eating berries gives you natural sugars, while walnuts are full of anti-inflammatory fats. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/berries-and-yogurt_GH_content_1630px.jpg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>John Zeus</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Greek Yogurt Instead of Eggs</strong></p><p>Unless you are buying your eggs fortified with Omega-3s, it's best to swap out your morning omelette with some Greek yogurt. It has more protein which will keep you full longer, and it also helps decrease insulin surges that can cause inflammation. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/greek-yogurt-should-you-be-eating-full-fat-yogurt.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/greek-yogurt-should-you-be-eating-full-fat-yogurt_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/greek-yogurt-should-you-be-eating-full-fat-yogurt_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/greek-yogurt-should-you-be-eating-full-fat-yogurt_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/greek-yogurt-should-you-be-eating-full-fat-yogurt_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/greek-yogurt-should-you-be-eating-full-fat-yogurt_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Eat This, Not That!</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Sweeten Coffee with Cinnamon, Not Sugar </strong></p><p>When trying to cut out processed sugars, adding it directly to your coffee probably isn't a great idea. Cinnamon is a sweet-spice which can reduce inflammation with just a quarter teaspoon a day. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/shutterstock_133083593.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/shutterstock_133083593_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/shutterstock_133083593_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/shutterstock_133083593_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/shutterstock_133083593_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/shutterstock_133083593_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Organic Authority</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>Add Legumes, Not Animal Protein</strong></p><p>Dr. Oz recommends swapping your turkey sandwich for vegetarian chili. Protein-rich legumes help reduce blood sugar spikes, which cause inflammation. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Top-10-Protein-Rich-Foods-You-Should-Include-In-Your-Diet-02.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Top-10-Protein-Rich-Foods-You-Should-Include-In-Your-Diet-02_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Top-10-Protein-Rich-Foods-You-Should-Include-In-Your-Diet-02_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Top-10-Protein-Rich-Foods-You-Should-Include-In-Your-Diet-02_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Top-10-Protein-Rich-Foods-You-Should-Include-In-Your-Diet-02_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Nutrisystem</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Oil Dressings, Not Creamy</strong></p><p>Using store-bought creamy salad dressings, like Caesar or ranch, is adding inflammatory sugars and fats into your body. Use extra-virgin olive oil to dress your salads instead. This will reduce inflammation. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/22-Best-Benefits-Of-Olive-Oil-Jaitun-Ka-Tel-For-Skin-Hair-And-Health3.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/22-Best-Benefits-Of-Olive-Oil-Jaitun-Ka-Tel-For-Skin-Hair-And-Health3_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/22-Best-Benefits-Of-Olive-Oil-Jaitun-Ka-Tel-For-Skin-Hair-And-Health3_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Style Craze</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Avocado Instead of Mayo</strong></p><p>Mayonnaise is full of damaging fats, but avocado has healthy fats and fiber. It still gives you a creamy taste, but it prevents inflammation.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/201301-orig-swaps-avocado-284x426.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Thinkstock</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>Use Spices, Not Salt</strong></p><p>Seasoning with salt is asking for inflammation. Your body will retain more water, which is not what you want. Instead, use spices like chili powder, basil, and turmeric to help reduce inflammation. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/turmeric-roots-and-a-jar-of-turmeric-powder.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/turmeric-roots-and-a-jar-of-turmeric-powder_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Authority Nutrition</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Have you tried any of these remedies before? They work for me!</p><p></p><p></p></div>