Arthritis Foods to Avoid | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Joint pain | worst foods for arthritis | worst food for rheumatoid arthritis
0:00 Why food is important in Arthritis 0:43 Inflammatory Fats 2:36 Added Sugar 3:01 Nightshades for Arthritis patient 3:46 Foods High in AGEs 4:56 Gluten containing foods 5:36 Purine rich foods 6:15 High-salt foods
Foods play an important role in arthritis because they can either help reduce inflammation and manage symptoms, or exacerbate inflammation and make symptoms worse. Arthritis is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the joints, and certain foods can either promote or reduce inflammation in the body, which can affect arthritis symptoms.
If you have arthritis or joint pain, then you should avoid these foods that can aggravate inflammation and joint pain.
1. Inflammatory fats.
Several types of fat increase inflammation in the body.
Several oils, such as corn, safflower, sunflower, and vegetable, contain high levels of omega six fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids are not harmful in moderation, but excessive consumption can aggravate joint pain.
In the video we have share few foods which contains high saturated fats and should be avoided.
2. Full-fat dairy products, such as whole milk, butter, and cheese Tropical oils, such as coconut oil and palm oil
In the video we have share few foods and dairy product which contains high saturated fats and should be avoided.
3. Added sugar:
Many products contain added sugars. So, always check food labels of breakfast cereals, sauces, and soft drinks, as these may contain surprising amounts of added sugars.
4. Nightshades:
Nightshades are a group of vegetables that contain the compound solanine. It is a natural toxic compound that acts as a natural pesticide, protecting these plants from insects, fungi, and other threats.
Different studies have different opinion about the nightshade vegetables. Some say it can trigger inflammation, but others say it can actually reduce inflammation.
So, what to do? Watch our video to know more on this.
5. High AGE foods:
Advanced glycation end products or AGEs are molecules, created through reactions between sugars and proteins or fats. They naturally exist in uncooked animal foods and are formed through certain cooking methods.
We have discussed in detail about high AGEs foods in our video.
6. Gluten containing foods.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, and it is known to trigger an immune response in individuals with celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is also an autoimmune disease.
It Is seen that gluten containing foods can aggravate inflammation and joint pain in rheumatoid arthritis.
But, if you have osteoarthritis then you probably don’t have to worry about that. Watch our video to know more on this.
7. High-salt foods.
Excessive salt, or sodium, intake may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis. It may also worsen the symptoms.
People should keep their sodium intake below 2,300 milligrams per day which is about 1 teaspoon of salt.
If you have arthritis, a healthy diet and lifestyle may help improve your symptoms. Keep in mind that lifestyle factors like your activity level, body weight, and smoking status are also vital to managing arthritis.
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