Basics

Which foods harm?

Toxins

Food intolerances

Which foods help?

Alternatives

Simple Tips

Changing Habits

21 days to change a habit

Has to be a lifestyle change

Keep it simple

Knowing is not enough – have to practice!

Drink water

Think general health

No processed foods

Cut out sugar

Listen to your body

...so eat less of them

Red meat

Dairy produce

Refined sugars

Citrus fruits

Tomatoes

Potatoes

Peppers

Aubergines

Substitute potatoes for sweet potatoes

Alcohol

Coffee

Smoking (especially RA)

Animal fats

Peanuts

Rhubarb

Beetroot

High oxalic acid content

Just cut out one for two weeks

Wheat

Dairy

Gluten

Citrus fruits

Corn

Colourings and flavourings

Soya

Yeast

RA is relatively uncommon in primitive cultures.

Diet is mainly alkaline-forming foods, compared to the West, who have a diet high in refined foods and sugars.

...so eat more of them

Real food

Natural ingredients

Fresh produce

White meat

◦ Chicken, turkey, pork

Fish

◦ Sardines, mackerel, salmon

Tofu

Millet or Oats

Brown rice, Spelt, Barley, Quinoa, Buckwheat (highly nutritional and good sources of fibre)

You can get these grains in the form of crisp breads, oatcakes, porridge and specially made breads.

Cherries

Plums

Blackberries

Blueberries

◦ Although fruits are acid-forming, these particular fruits help to mobilise uric acid out of the joints and are high in vitamins.

Good quality honey

◦ Manuka honey VERY good!

Blackstrap molasses

Also Papaya

Contains Bromelain, a systemic enzyme to aid healing and reduce inflammation.

Taking a supplement of Bromelain is also recommended, to gain an optimum amount.

Linseed / Flaxseed

Sunflower

Pumpkin

Sesame

Sprinkle on yoghurt etc.

...or use seed oils

Omega 3

Glucosamine

◦ Chondroitin, MSM

Fish oils (omega 3,6,9)

Ginger

Turmeric

21 Days

Real food

Weight loss a side-effect of being healthy

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Juices◦ Raw cabbage, watercress, celery, parsley and root ginger

Elimination diet

Nutritionist