[Lifestyle] If you have lower back pain, stay a mile away from this food item

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Struggling with lower back pain? This unsuspecting ingredient in your diet may be exacerbating the issue! According to digital creator Dr Jeff Winternheimer DC, you need to stay away from corn and its derivatives—like syrup, sugar, chips, and oil—if you want to relieve your spine. But how are the two connected? indianexpress.com spoke to a health expert to uncover the link.“While natural, unprocessed corn is healthy, it loses its nutrients during processing and affects our bodies differently. So, if you include corn in your diet, make sure it’s whole and unrefined,” said Dr Siddhant Bhargava, fitness and nutritional scientist, and co-founder of Food Darzee. “Processed corn can trigger an inflammatory response in the body that significantly contributes to pain, including lower back pain.” According to him, inflammation can slow down the healing process and exacerbate conditions like lower back pain. “Moreover, processed corn can cause a rapid spike in insulin levels, leading to further inflammation and weight gain. Excess weight puts additional strain on the spine, worsening lower back pain,” Dr Bhargava said.“Corn has B vitamins and minerals as well as dietary fiber that can be good for overall health if consumed in moderation. Whole corn also contains antioxidants which may help reduce oxidative stress in the body,” said Bhargava.An anti-inflammatory diet helps ease lower back pain, according to the doctor. It is important to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants – like berries, dark green leafy vegetables and cruciferous veggies.

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/nutritionist-corn-avoiding-this-food-item-if-you-have-lower-back-pain-9497663/