Arthritis is a word used to describe disorders that affect our joints and cause pain, swelling,
stuffiness, and decreased ability to move.
It’s caused by overuse or simply by degeneration of the joints.
There is, however, more than one type of arthritis.
The most common types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic
arthritis, and gout.
All of them cause extreme pain which is sometimes described as life-changing.
The pain can be managed by watching what you eat.
There’s not an actual diet for people with arthritis, but today, we’re going to learn
about seven foods you should avoid if you suffer from this disorder:
Salt The medicine that is prescribed for arthritis
causes our bodies to retain more sodium, which will in turn affect how our joints swell.
As we eat salt, our bloodstream will absorb more water than it would normally, causing
our joints to become inflamed.
Any canned, frozen, or ready-made meals will have this effect on our bodies.
Dairy No matter how good it is for our bones, it
can still have negative affects on arthritis sufferers.
The protein can cause your tissue to become irritated, so it’s better to turn to plants
for your protein.
Sugar The sugar found in processed foods creates
unbalanced insulin levels in our bodies, triggering our immune system which responds by causing
swelling.
Be careful because processed sugars can have several different names.
Nightshades Some people have noticed how their knuckles
throb every time they eat eggplants, tomatoes or peppers.
This happens because nightshades eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and even things
like cayenne, paprika, and tobacco contain alkaloids which can promote inflammation in
certain individuals.
Carbs Any white flour products, white rice, white
potatoes, and certain cereals are refined carbohydrates.
They stimulate inflammation in our bodies and consequently worsen arthritis.
Gluten Gluten triggers our immune system, damaging
our small intestines and causing joint pain.
So, you might find relief by adopting a gluten-free diet.
Oil Oil and fried or processed foods contain toxins
called advanced glycation end products.
They increase the oxidation and inflammation in our bodies.
Steer clear of any foods containing high doses of omega-6 fatty acids.