Top 5 Foods to Avoid If You Have Arthritis
What you swallow coul
d be adding fuel to the fire, making your inflamed joints even more inflamed. A general rule for good health is to stay away from processed foods, but this is especially true for those with chronic joint pain. Recent research has indicated that food-related antibodies may show up in the gut rather than in the blood in people with Rheumatoid Arthritis. When these food-related antibodies combine with proteins in your gut, it can form immune complexes which will circulate all around the body and may create inflammation. Here’s a quick list of foods to avoid if you’re trying to dodge further inflaming your already irritated joints:
1) Saturated fats found in meats, dairy products, and eggs. These foods also contain fatty acids called arachidonic acid, which can make inflammation worse if consumed in excess. It is best to chose low fat milk and cheese, and lean meats.
2) Loads of sugar can cause inflammation as well as obesity and diabetes.
3) Too much of some vegetables (in the nightshade family of plants) like potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant contain a Solanine which can cause you pain.
4) Fast foods are a great catalyst for increased pain.
5) Processed meats like lunch meat, hot dogs, and sausages contain nitrates that are associated with increased inflammation.
Even if you don’t already have joint pain, it’s a good idea to start eating healthy now to prevent the hurt later!
