Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? Do you know there is a direct link between the foods you eat and how severe your symptoms are? A rheumatoid arthritis diet can help you feel better!
You may be on 'orthodox' prescription drug to alleviate and manage your arthritis but there's still so much more that you can do to help your body.
Make Note of What Triggers Your Arthritis Pain
First thing you really should do is keep a record of foods that appear to trigger your symptoms. These problem foods will differ from person to person, which is why a log or diary is useful to track down the ones that effect you. Once you have your log, you can then remove these foods from your meals, avoiding needless arthritis pain.
Next up: some foods that really should be part of a healthy diet for rheumatoid arthritis.
Good Foods for Arthritis Symptoms
As with any condition, the 'take in plenty of fluid' rule applies here. Don't forget to keep your liquid levels up, like water (best), soups, unsweetened juices and herbal or green teas. We often don't even know that we are dehydrated, but wonder why we are feeling below par. Here's a tip; if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Get into the practice of drinking whether you're thirsty or not.
Most fruit and vegetables are full of healthy anti oxidants which have a great healing effect, but there are a few to be wary of. Just keep away from the food items identified to worsen arthritic symptoms, and focus on the good foods like apples and avocados. By the way, don't peel your apples as the skin contains five times more anti oxidants than the rest. And finally, dark green leafy vegetables are best.
What's in Your Kitchen?
You want to add to your rheumatoid arthritis diet food items that have an anti-inflammatory effect. This will reduce the puffiness in your joints and decrease your pain. Two of the best anti-inflammatory foods are in all probability already in your kitchen cabinet. They are:
Garlic: Eat more of this pungent bulb, as it's full of anti-inflammatories. Eat it raw if you can, as cooking destroys some of the effects. If you really detest the taste, take garlic supplements.
Ginger: Add ginger to your meals or infuse it in a liquid to make a fragrant tea. Ginger is a little on the spicy side, and adds a warming effect to foods.
Foods to Watch Out For
Now how about the foods to keep away from (or eat less of)? Some foods linked to flare-ups include:
Fruit and Vegetables: You may wish to pass up citrus (lemons, oranges, grapefruits), and also tomatoes. These foods are very acidic, which appears to cause more numerous flare-ups.
Meat: The meats to eat less of are beef, pork, bacon and lamb. Essentially, keep away from meats with saturated fats. If you can't do without the special steak or chop, be sure to trim away any visible fat before eating.
Something to keep in mind; various people may have different reactions to foods. This is why your own list of foods to eliminate from your rheumatoid arthritis diet will be valuable.
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You may be on 'orthodox' prescription drug to alleviate and manage your arthritis but there's still so much more that you can do to help your body.
Make Note of What Triggers Your Arthritis Pain
First thing you really should do is keep a record of foods that appear to trigger your symptoms. These problem foods will differ from person to person, which is why a log or diary is useful to track down the ones that effect you. Once you have your log, you can then remove these foods from your meals, avoiding needless arthritis pain.
Next up: some foods that really should be part of a healthy diet for rheumatoid arthritis.
Good Foods for Arthritis Symptoms
As with any condition, the 'take in plenty of fluid' rule applies here. Don't forget to keep your liquid levels up, like water (best), soups, unsweetened juices and herbal or green teas. We often don't even know that we are dehydrated, but wonder why we are feeling below par. Here's a tip; if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Get into the practice of drinking whether you're thirsty or not.
Most fruit and vegetables are full of healthy anti oxidants which have a great healing effect, but there are a few to be wary of. Just keep away from the food items identified to worsen arthritic symptoms, and focus on the good foods like apples and avocados. By the way, don't peel your apples as the skin contains five times more anti oxidants than the rest. And finally, dark green leafy vegetables are best.
What's in Your Kitchen?
You want to add to your rheumatoid arthritis diet food items that have an anti-inflammatory effect. This will reduce the puffiness in your joints and decrease your pain. Two of the best anti-inflammatory foods are in all probability already in your kitchen cabinet. They are:
Garlic: Eat more of this pungent bulb, as it's full of anti-inflammatories. Eat it raw if you can, as cooking destroys some of the effects. If you really detest the taste, take garlic supplements.
Ginger: Add ginger to your meals or infuse it in a liquid to make a fragrant tea. Ginger is a little on the spicy side, and adds a warming effect to foods.
Foods to Watch Out For
Now how about the foods to keep away from (or eat less of)? Some foods linked to flare-ups include:
Fruit and Vegetables: You may wish to pass up citrus (lemons, oranges, grapefruits), and also tomatoes. These foods are very acidic, which appears to cause more numerous flare-ups.
Meat: The meats to eat less of are beef, pork, bacon and lamb. Essentially, keep away from meats with saturated fats. If you can't do without the special steak or chop, be sure to trim away any visible fat before eating.
Something to keep in mind; various people may have different reactions to foods. This is why your own list of foods to eliminate from your rheumatoid arthritis diet will be valuable.
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