3 Worst Inflammatory Foods To Avoid Because They ‘Increase Aging’ So Fast—#2 Is Linked To Diabetes!

1. Barbecue

Charred meat from barbecuing techniques can increase AGEs in your body, and these lead to inflammation. Inflammation is one of the primary causes of aging, according to Love. To reduce the amount of AGEs, you can choose meats that are cooked, but not overdone and not charred. As a side note, barbecue sauce happens to be full of refined sugar, which leads us to our number two food to avoid.

2. Refined Sugar

Refined sugar “actually makes you look older,” according to Love. It spikes your insulin and blood glucose and this increases inflammation. Refined sugar can also increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, which increases inflammation and increases your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

So, there are plenty of good reasons to cut down your sugar intake.

3. Fried Foods

Fried foods are a “double whammy” because a lot of them are high in carbs and can spike insulin and increase inflammation. Additionally, many of these foods are fried in unhealthy seed oils that are inflammatory. Swapping fried foods for air-fried foods coated in olive oil is much healthier for you — and better for your skin, as well.