Arthritis Diet
Arthritis are of two kinds; rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation of multiple joints that is very painful and often causes the joints to swell. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand often occurs with age and it causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Another rare form of arthritis is psoriatic arthritis, where a person suffers from a skin condition called psoriasis as well as arthritis. A person who is suffering from arthritis is in constant pain and may have difficulty in doing his/her normal activities. A change in diet might help to prevent some symptoms of arthritis and provide relief from pain and stiffness, but medical opinion regarding this is quite vague in this regard. An arthritis diet might help people to reduce flare ups and reduce inflammation and pain. Here we will discuss the relationship between arthritis and diet and if a restricted diet or a change in diet can help to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
Recent research has shown that no diet can completely cure any form of arthritis, but certain foods might reduce the pain and inflammation that are the main hallmarks of the disease. Certain other foods that can cause flare ups should also be avoided altogether. Diet and food are closely related and you need to avoid certain foods to avoid flare ups. An arthritis diet will not only help in reducing the symptoms of the disease, but it will also reduce the risk of other health complications like heart diseases and osteoporosis that are linked with arthritis.
An diet for people with arthritis, involves the restriction of certain foods like nightshade vegetables which includes potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplants. Although there are no studies to support this claim, but many arthritis patients have reported less incidence of a flare-up after eliminating the above mentioned vegetables from their diet. In addition to these vegetables, arthritis patients are advised to restrict their intake of red meat like lamb, beef and pork or avoid it altogether if possible. A study in England has shown that people suffering from arthritis, who consume red meat, three to four times a week, have more incidences of joint pain and inflammation.
An diet for arthritis patients is very similar to a Mediterranean diet. In fact, a Mediterranean diet is one of the best diet, as it involves eating fresh fruits and vegetables with moderate amount of fats and meats. Foods that are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids like salmon Replica Louis Vuitton purse, sardines and mackerel are believed to have anti-inflammatory effects on the body and as such they reduce joint pain and stiffness. People suffering from arthritis should consume at least two portions of such oily fish a week. For those people who are vegetarians, they can get their omega 3 fatty acids from nuts and seeds like flaxseed, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. An anti-arthritis diet also includes green leafy vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, parsnips, spinach kale, radishes and carrots. The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin found in green vegetables like spinach and kale, reduces inflammation of the joints. Arthritis diets also recommends the use of spices and herbs like ginger and turmeric, as they possess anti-inflammatory properties.
A rheumatoid arthritis diet also includes the elimination of polyunsaturated vegetable oils like corn oil and soy oil, as well as partially hydrogenated oils found in margarine, processed foods and vegetable shortenings as they cause inflammation. Some other foods to avoid with arthritis are sugar based products like treacle, soft drinks and syrups and dairy products. Other foods that you need to consume, when you are on a diet for arthritis are green tea, raisins and cherries. This is because all these foods have anti-inflammatory properties, that greatly help in reducing the symptoms of arthritis.HotNews PJMY12XIAOXU0827 ：
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