There is no doubt about foods that some are good for you and some are bad. However, we may not always be aware of what foods are the best to aid in the balance and healing powers of the body. Certain chemical reactions occur in the body that will create inflammation which is something that you want to avoid when stung by a bee.
An elevated blood sugar causes a rush of proinflammatory chemicals in the body. The blood sugar reacts wit minerals such as copper and iron, creating free radicals harmful to the healing process.
Bee Products
Here is a list of foods that will be helpful for you to eat and avoid when stung by a bee:
Foods That Help
· Avocados
· Ground flaxseed
· Wheat germ
· Omega - 3 fatty acids such as fish (mackerel, salmon, trout, shad, anchovies, bluefin and albacore tuna, herring, sablefish, cod, sardines). The higher the fat content of the fish, the higher the Omega - 3 content
· Naturally occurring sugars - as in fruit (in moderation)
· Eat your colors at every meal - green, orange, yellow vegetables. High in Vit A and C (this will speed the skin's recovery from inflammation)
Foods To Avoid
· Sugar - will increase the inflammation process.
· Puffed rice - rice cakes are quickly converted to sugar in it's puffed state.
Stay away from refined sugar products:
Cookies Cakes Candy Sweet baked goods Sodas
Don't forget to drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins and replenish the body.
Being careful with your food selections will directly affect your body response time. Choose wisely!