How Sugar Causes Inflammation—and What You Can Do About It (Real Simple Tips, Wednesday)

By Betty Gold Inflammation is a hot topic these days, especially in relation to our diet. We know that fresh, unprocessed foods—like berries, olive oil, salmon, and leafy greens—can help our body stave off chronic inflammation (aka what happens when our body's "fending off" response lasts and leaves us in a constant state of alert).