ARTHRITIS DIET
Medical literature contains many documented cases of how diet
modification/following an arthritis diet can improve inflammatory
arthritis. One of the ways that people who suffer from arthritis can
improve their health is by changing their diet. Studies have shown that
a high cholesterol and high fat diet may contribute to the problem.
Hence a general diet plan was designed to prevent arthritis from
occurring in the first place and to relive the pain for those already
afflicted. It's not a strict diet, but more like a list of foods to
avoid and foods that may be beneficial.
The arthritis diet includes certain foods that you can eat and are
beneficial to you. These are--
- Fruit
In particular those high in Vitamin C, like blackberries, strawberries,
raspberries, kiwi fruit, peaches, mango, cantaloupe melon and
anti-inflammatory fruits like apples.
- Vegetables
In particular vegetables high in Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Vitamin
C. Carrots, squash, sweet potato, spinach, kale, collard greens,
broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts.
- Oily Fish
Rich omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in Vitamin E, like salmon,
mackerel, sardines, herring, tuna and trout.
- Nuts and Seeds
Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in Vitamin E. Unsalted
nuts, like walnuts, brazil nuts and almonds, and seeds like sunflower,
linseeds and pumpkin seeds.
- Pulses and Grains
Including lentils, chick peas (garbanzo beans), brown rice, whole wheat
bread.
- Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Turmeric, ginger, garlic and apples.
- Milk, cheese and yogurt
Foods to avoid in the arthritis diet--
- Red meat (beef, lamb, pork).
- Cow's milk, cheese and yoghurt.
- Brown and white wheat flour, bran.(Do not use any produce where wheat
starch, edible
starch, cereal binder, cereal filler or cereal protein are listed as
ingredients.)
- Citrus fruit, fruit covered in wax, such as imported apples.
- Dry roasted nuts.
- Sugar and foods containing sugar. Syrup, treacle and honey.
- Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, cocoa, tea, alcohol.
- Salt, pepper, vinegar.
- Butter and margarine - use as little as possible.
- Chocolate
- sugar
- caffeine
- citrus
- salt
- red meat
- dairy products
- additives
- soft drinks
- flour
- nightshades (examples below)
- eggplants
- red peppers
- tomatoes
- white potatoes
- tobacco
Seven Guidelines for a Healthy arthritis Diet
1) Eat a variety of foods
2) Maintain ideal weight
3) Avoid too much fat and cholesterol
4) Avoid too much sugar
5) Eat foods with enough starch and fiber
6) Avoid too much sodium
7) Drink alcohol in moderation
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Regards
sheila@arthritispharmacy.com
