Millions of people who suffer from arthritis must take necessary precautions so the disease would not progress. Normally, arthritis attacks smaller joints in the hands, wrist, knees and slowly spread to larger joints of the body found in the back,arms, shoulders, hips,etc. Arthritis can be delayed from developing by having some modification in one’s lifestyle. Changing one’s nutritional diet may help in losing weight that decreases load on the joints.
People with arthritis should minimize consuming red meat such as beef and pork since these meat products can elevate uric acid and thereby lead to gout. Also, consuming meat products can make you gain weight is not advisable for people suffering from arthritis. However, falling into fad diets such as fasting and vegetarian diets are extreme measures which should be not be the diet for people with arthritis.
Some studies as compiled by credible websites about arthritis suggests the following:
1. Avoid eating food that has high purine content. Specific types of food such as meat organs, shellfish (mussels), yeast, sweetbreads, sardines induce inflammation which must be avoided too. Commonly, people think that legumes, beans and some vegetables are bad for arthritis when in fact there are many food types that have higher purine content that must not be consumed. Certain beverages such as colas and caffeine products should also be minimized since the phosphoric acid eats the calcium intended for the bones. Caffeine rich beverages are not also advisable for arthritis.
2. Food that have high omega- 3 fatty acids are helpful in preventing inflammation among people that have rheumatoid arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acid rich food are salmon, mackerel and tuna because of their oil. On the contrary, food with omega 6 fatty acids should be avoided like vegetable oil.
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There are also some research pointing out to food cooked in high heat as factor in inducing inflammation. The best way to counteract this is by taking pure olive oil which acts like ibuprofen according to Dr. Beauchamp of Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. In addition to this, olive oil has long been reputed as a healthy for anyone.
Having arthritis does not mean a very limited diet that makes a person suffer. The key is to have a healthy balance of the food group and avoid those that trigger inflammation. Diet for people with arthritis can also be properly advised by a doctor or nutritionist.
