Is Chicken Inflammatory?

Chicken is also relatively high in omega-6 fats, including arachidonic acid, a fatty acid that directly feeds cellular production of inflammatory chemicals.

Is chicken considered an inflammatory food?

Chicken and eggs are the top sources of arachidonic acid in the diet—an omega-6 fatty acid involved in our body's inflammatory response.

Is chicken OK for anti-inflammatory diet?

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts. Eat these in moderation: fish (no farmed fish), poultry (chicken, turkey, etc.), eggs, lean red meat (preferably grass fed beef, lamb or bison), and dairy.