What you need to know about foods that cause inflammation

Inflammation is your body's way of fighting off injuries, infections and toxins (Image: Shutterstock)

In an attempt to heal itself from injuries, infections and toxins, your body releases certain chemicals that trigger a response from your immune system to help it fight.

The redness and swelling you experience after an injury, or a bad tummy after consuming bad food is nothing more than your body’s response to fighting something harmful.