SUBSCRIBE NUTRITION Evidence Based 6 Foods That Cause Inflammation Written by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE on November 12, 2019 Inflammation can be good or bad depending on the situation. On one hand, it's your body's natural way of protecting itself when you’re injured or sick. It can help your body defend itself from illness and stimulate healing. On the other hand, chronic, sustained inflammation is linked to an increased risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity ( 1 Trusted Source , 2 Trusted Source , 3 Trusted Source ). Interestingly, the foods you eat can significantly affect inflammation in your body. Here are 6 foods that can cause inflammation. powered by Rubicon Project Share on Pinterest 1. Sugar and high-fructose corn syrup Table sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are the two main types of added sugar in the Western diet. Sugar is 50% gluco