More than 50 million U.S citizens are affected by arthritis. Arthritis makes them feel the inflammation and the pain each day. There are some medicines that can ease the pain, but they won’t solve the root of the issue.
Here are 9 foods you shouldn’t eat if you suffer from arthritis:
1. Fried & Processed Foods
There was a research which concluded that fried foods contain toxins responsible for boosting the oxidation in the cells and inducing inflammation.
So, that is the reason you should stay away from any kind of processed or fried foods.
2. Refined Carbohydrates
All the carbs which are processed from white flour products such as white rice, bread, white potatoes, or crackers contain high glycaemic index which triggers the inflammation.
3. Gluten/Wheat
Gluten and wheat can have inflammatory properties and many people avoid them, particularly those who suffer from leaky gut because it allows the waste and the toxins to get into the blood through the intestines, which then causes inflammation.
4. Sugar
Our body contains inflammatory messengers which are called cytokines and can be triggered when processed sugar enters the body. Therefore, you should avoid sodas, pastries, candy, processed fruit juices, and all types of sweets.
5. Dairy
A lot of dairy products have a protein called casein which can irritate the tissues around the joints and thus cause inflammation.
6. Corn Oil
Since corn oil contains omega-6 fatty acids, it automatically becomes inflammatory. That is the reason why you should avoid any oils that come from seeds such as sunflower, soybean, or canola oil.
7. Alcohol
Alcohol, as well as tobacco, have been linked to few types of arthritis. Excessive alcohol consumption negatively affects the liver and causes inflammation.
8. Salt
When our body has an excessive amount of salt, water imbalance may occur which can cause high blood pressure and edema. If you suffer from arthritis, this will make the inflammation even worse.
9. Nightshades
You should stay away from tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes, eggplants, and paprika because they contain alkaloids which can cause inflammation and intensify the pain in the patients who struggle with arthritis.
