Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
Since time immemorial, until there are medicines, foods, plants and herbs have helped man to treat various diseases.
Proper nutrition can help prevent rheumatoid arthritis or relieve the symptoms of people who already have it.
Foods for rheumatoid arthritis should be:
- Low in saturated fat.
- Rich in polyunsaturated fats: Omega 3 and omega 6.
- Rich in complex carbohydrates (fiber).
- I normo protein.
- Rich in potassium.
- Diet for rheumatoid arthritis is based on the selection of two major food groups:
- Not recommended foods.
- Recommended foods.
- Not recommended food
In general terms, not recommended foods are those that contain a lot of fat in its chemical composition, among them are:
- Whole milk: I.e., 3% fat or more.
- Hard cheeses: with high fat content.
- Butter.
- Egg yolk.
- Meats: About all non-lean red meat.
- Charcuterie: Sausages, sausages, bacon, luncheon meats in general.
- Snacks: Potato chips or similar.
- Prepared sauces: mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.
- Foods that can cause allergy: tomato, Eggplant and peppers. It should be noted that these foods are limited only in those who suffer from some type of food allergy, since these, low those circumstances may worsen the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Foods high in oxalates: these inhibit the absorption of calcium, resulting in the formation of calcium deposits in the joints, causing pain and damage to them: spinach, beet, among others.
- Purine-rich foods: beans, cauliflower, spinach, lentils, asparagus, peas and mushrooms.
Recommended foods :
- Milk soy and derivatives: are a valid alternative to replace cow's milk, provided there is a basis to soy allergy.
- Blue fish or sea: mackerel, tuna, herring, hake, sea bream, etc.
- Oils rich in omega 3 and omega 6: linseed oil, canola oil, olive oil, corn oil, soybean oil.
- Vegetables: Broccoli, chard, celery, cabbages of Brussels, carrots, pumpkin, cucumber, parsley, Zucchini or courgettes, artichokes, lettuce, rocket, among others.
- Fruits: Apple, pear, banana, melon, watermelon, cherries, strawberries, avocado, Orange, tangerines, grapefruit or grapefruit, among others. The fruits are very important for its high vitamin C content, and others that Act helping to limit the formation of radical free, that affect the joints.
- Nuts: walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, are very important for their high content in vitamin E, selenium and calcium, which act as antioxidants.
- Cereals: Preferably integrals, flaxseed, sesame seeds and its derivatives, whole rice, wheat germ, oats, Bran, wheat, etc. These foods are rich in omega 3 and omega 6.
- Feed for rheumatoid arthritis will complement a comprehensive treatment, which will also include:
- Appropriate drugs prescribed by the doctor.
- Moderate, physical exercises such as swimming, or water aerobics.
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