What U Ate
1.
Inflammatory Foods
Arthritis is a general term encompassing conditions that share joint
pain and inflammation. Typical treatment involves pain-reducing medication.
While there is no definitive arthritis diet, research suggests including
anti-inflammatory foods in your diet and limiting foods that may trigger joint
pain.
Click “next” to learn about the arthritis trigger foods you should
avoid.
2.
Fried & Processed Foods
Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine examined disease
prevention through diet.
Findings
showed that “cutting back on the consumption of fried and processed foods, such
as fried meats and prepared frozen meals, can reduce inflammation and actually
help restore the body’s natural defenses.”
What you can do: Cut down on the
amount of fried and processed foods you consume, and include more vegetables
and fruits in your diet.
3.
Lower Your AGEs
AGE doesn’t refer to how many birthdays you’ve celebrated. An
advanced
glycation end product (AGE), is
a toxin that appears when foods are
heated, grilled, fried, or pasteurized.
AGEs damage certain proteins in the body, and the body tries to break these
AGEs apart by using cytokines, which are inflammatory messengers. Depending on
where the AGEs occur, they may result in arthritis or other forms of
inflammation.
What you can do: A
2009 study found that reducing the amount of foods cooked at high
temperatures in your diet could potentially help reduce blood AGE levels.
4. Sugars & Refined Carbs
High amounts of sugar in the diet result in an increase in AGEs, which,
as discussed in an earlier slide, can result in inflammation.
What you can do: Cut out candies,
processed foods, white flour baked goods, and sodas to reduce your arthritis
pain.
5.
Dairy Product
Dairy products may contribute to arthritis pain due to the type of protein
they contain. According to the
Physicians
Committee for Responsible Medicine, for some people this protein may irritate
the tissue around the joints. Some sufferers of arthritis pain have success switching
to a vegan diet—which contains no animal products whatsoever.
What you can do: Rather than
getting protein from meat and dairy, get the bulk of your protein sources from
vegetables like spinach, nut butters, tofu, beans, lentils, and quinoa.
6. Alcohol & Tobacco
Tobacco and alcohol use can lead to a number of health problems,
including some that may affect your joints. Smokers are more at risk for
developing rheumatoid arthritis, while those who consume alcohol have a higher
risk for developing gout.
What you can do: Healthy joints
require a balanced diet, physical activity, and an adequate amount of rest—all
of which can be compromised by alcohol and tobacco use. Cut back on
drinking and smoking and ramp up your eating habits with healthy choices,
regular exercise, and good quality sleep.
7.
Salt & Preservatives
Know what’s in your food. Many foods contain excessive salt and other preservatives
to promote longer shelf lives. For some people, excess consumption of salt may
result in inflammation of the joints. It may be worth trying to reduce your
salt intake to as modest an amount as is reasonable.
What you can do: Read the label to avoid preservatives and additives. Less salt may help you
manage your arthritis, so avoid prepared
meals. Though they’re convenient, microwavable meals are often very high
in sodium.
8.
Corn Oil
Many baked goods and snacks contain corn or other oils high in omega-6
fatty acids. While these treats may satisfy your taste buds, they may trigger
inflammation. Some studies have looked at the pain-relieving effects of
omega-3s on individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, and have found that fish
oil, which contains omega-3s, may help with joint pain relief in certain people.
What you can do: Replace foods
containing omega-6 fatty acids with healthy, anti-inflammatory omega-3
alternatives such as olive oil, nuts, flax seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
Culled from
www.healthline.com
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