For those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, a change of diet can greatly reduce their symptoms. Different foods add to the inflammation of the joints, causing limited mobility and joint pain. Avoiding these foods can reduce the inflammation of the joints and help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Foods to Avoid:
Dairy Products: These includes all dairy products, including milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream
Refined Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners: These include all processed sugars, including white, brown, corn syrup, confectioner’s sugar, processed sugars, and chemically created or altered sugar substitutes.
Caffeine: Caffeine is found in many products including tea, coffee, soda, energy drinks, chocolate, some ice creams, and some medicines.
Salt: All salt should be reduced, but table salt should be avoided.
Alcohol
Foods to Reduce:
Red Meat: Red meats include beef, pork, venison, sheep, and duck.
Processed Foods: Processed foods are chemically processed and treated forms of natural foods. In addition to these chemicals, processed foods often include the foods to avoid, listed above.
Nightshade Vegetables: These include potatoes, peppers (not including black pepper), eggplant, tomatoes, and tobacco.
Gluten: Gluten is found in most grains, including, wheat, barley, and rye. Alternatives to these are rice and corn products.
