Arthritis and FoodA proper diet can help prevent or relieve arthritis symptoms.

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Arthritis and Food

There are several foods whose nutritional composition is more than recommended. The first is to bring light and balanced diet.

Some of people suffering from arthritis are strongly built, accustomed to make great feasting and eating large amounts of drink, often alcoholic. And this is precisely the problem, a diet of this kind is not good for anyone, but less so for arthritis.

Arthritis and Food

The first is to reduce that uncontrolled food intake. To do this, patients must take stock of a large force of will, not only to mealtimes, but also the rest of the day to avoid snacking between meals. It is very beneficial to perform moderate exercise, like swimming in heated pools, and sleep on a firm mattress with blankets and warm light.

Foods not recommended

In general, it was found that adopting a vegetarian diet helps to improve symptoms and the status of arthritic diseases. The adoption of this type of diet could be a solution for those who still do not see much progress in the advancement of their disease. If you use this type of diet, we can mention a number of foods that should be taken with caution for those who suffer some form of arthritis:

“Bad” foods in the diet of arthritis include:

Saturated fats: These are mainly from animal sources, especially lean meats, whole milk and its derivatives (fatty meats, bacon, sausages, sausages, butter, fatty cheeses, etc.).

“Bad” foods in the diet of arthritis include:

Foods that may cause rheumatoid arthritis attacks: Certain foods may cause a worsening of rheumatoid arthritis. These reactions correspond to individual reactions that are not applicable to all patients. However, it is important to know to discard foods that produce them. The best way to meet these incompatibilities is to start a diet with medical monitoring or with a dietitian so you can analyze what foods should be eaten.

“Bad” foods in the diet of arthritis include:

Foods that may cause rheumatoid arthritis attacks (Cont.): But if you think a food might be worsening the symptoms, this food can be disregarded for personal testing few days to see the results and communicate them to the doctor to do allergy testing (this method usually produces an initial worsening that usually lasts 4 or 5 days and that is a sign that the body had become accustomed to food that was toxic, but then passed to subsequent improvement.

“Bad” foods in the diet of arthritis include:

Foods that may cause rheumatoid arthritis attacks (Cont.): If the symptoms remain the same, usually you are not allergic to the food in question). You should also avoid a group of plants, the Solanaceae plants, which aggravate the arthritic condition: tomato, potato, eggplant and peppers. Try to limit caffeine consumption, tobacco and citrus fruits.

“Bad” foods in the diet of arthritis include:

Foods high in oxalates: the oxalates, while preventing the absorption of calcium, are deposited in the joints as crystals causing damage to them. Foods high in oxalates with which arthritis should be careful are spinach or beets.

“Bad” foods in the diet of arthritis include:

Foods high in purines: These are transformed into uric acid in the body. Some Plant foods rich in purines are: beans, cauliflower, spinach, lentils, asparagus, peas and mushrooms.

Recommended foods:

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(Informative article only. Always consult your doctor)