Discovering the link between diet and inflammation can transform how you manage pain and health. Understanding inflammatory diet triggers can help explain why some meals leave you feeling stiff, achy, or fatigued the next day. By identifying these triggers and learning practical avoidance strategies, you can calm your immune response and support a steadier, healthier baseline. Seven commonly discussed inflammatory diet triggers include added sugars, trans fats, refined carbohydrates (such as white bread, pastries, and many processed snacks), fried foods, processed red and cured meats, excessive alcohol, and certain dairy products that may irritate sensitive gut linings. To minimize their impact, swap refined carbohydrates for whole grains and vegetables, replace fried items with baked or grilled options, choose unprocessed protein sources, moderate alcohol, and try dairy alternatives if dairy seems to worsen symptoms. Pair dietary swaps with hydration, fiber-rich foods, and anti-inflammatory fats like olive oil and fatty fish. InnerBuddies brings a powerful, evidence-informed approach to personal nutrition and gut health through its white-label Gut Health Operating System. This modular platform includes a Gut Microbiome Health Index (0-100) based on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia, plus a robust set of features such as Bacteria Abundances and Bacteria Functions, so you can see how you compare with a healthy cohort on over 40 key taxa and functional pathways. It also offers Target Group analysis for Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and more, as well as personalized nutrition advice derived from 3-day food diaries and stool samples, and tailored probiotic and prebiotic recommendations. Explore more about the microbiome test on the InnerBuddies microbiome test, or consider the Gut Health Membership for ongoing support, or learn how businesses can partner on the B2B program. Starting today, you can slow inflammatory responses and reduce pain by making small, sustainable changes and using data-driven guidance. With InnerBuddies, you can translate gut microbiome insights into personalized nutrition, supplements, and coaching, keep an eye on your progress with a 0-100 health index, and adjust your plan as your gut evolves. Whether you’re an individual shopper or a company looking to power a gut-health product, InnerBuddies' platform helps you turn knowledge into action.