meats
Highly processed meat with nitrites, high sodium, saturated fat, and advanced glycation end products drives significant inflammation.
Sodium nitrite
+1.4
Preservative linked to oxidative stress and inflammatory compound formation
Saturated fat
+1.2
High saturated fat content activates pro-inflammatory signaling pathways
Sodium
+0.8
Excessive sodium promotes fluid retention and vascular inflammation
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Low FODMAP, but highly processed ingredients may trigger digestive distress in sensitive individuals.
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