# 73. Why Your Diet Might Be Increasing Inflammation - Even If It’s “Healthy”

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Published: 2026-05-04T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.therenegadenutritionist.com
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## Resource

If you’re eating well but still dealing with fatigue, pain, brain fog, or lingering symptoms, this episode will help you understand why a “healthy” diet doesn’t always lead to healing, and what might actually be happening inside your body. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore why inflammation doesn’t respond to food in the same way for everyone. You’ll hear the story of Sarah Ballantyne, who followed a textbook healthy diet yet continued to struggle with autoimmune symptoms, until she began identifying the specific foods that were triggering immune activation in her body. From there, we break down the science behind why certain foods, even nutrient-dense ones, can drive inflammation depending on gut health, immune sensitivity, and individual biology. In this episode, you’ll understand: • Why a diet that looks healthy on paper may still be working against your body • How the immune system responds to foods individually—not universally • The role of gut permeability in amplifying food-related inflammation • Why inflammation is often driven by cumulative inputs, not one single food • How to begin identifying which foods are supportive vs. non-supportive for you Listen now to learn how to move beyond generic nutrition advice and start understanding what your body actually responds to, so that you can make changes that lead to real progress. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission,…

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