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8 Inflammation-Causing Foods to Avoid When You Have Arthritis

10/11/2020

38 Comments

 
here are many different types of arthritis. In fact, “arthritis” is considered an umbrella term that covers a wide variety of conditions that affect the joints. Many of those conditions — including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis, among others — involve inflammation.
Inflammation increases the pain you feel. Medications are available that can reduce inflammation, but you may be able to reduce inflammation naturally by avoiding certain foods. Changing your diet generally doesn’t cost much, if anything, and doesn’t involve drugs that could have undesirable side effects. 
Avoiding these eight foods, or ingredients in foods could help you experience less inflammation — and less pain.
1. Fatty foodsTrans fats, such as the fat in fast foods, fried foods, processed foods, donuts, and many other convenience foods, are closely related to inflammation. By reducing or eliminating fried and processed foods from your diet, you’re likely to lower your level of inflammation. 
2. Refined carbohydratesFoods that contain flour, such as breads and crackers, and foods such as white rice and instant mashed potatoes are high-glycemic foods that cause inflammation. These refined carbs are also linked to obesity and a host of chronic conditions.
3. SugarSugar is also a refined carbohydrate, but it’s pervasive enough in the standard Western diet to be mentioned on its own. If you drink soda, eat candy, or enjoy cakes and other sweets, you may benefit from reducing or eliminating sugar from your diet. 
4. AGEsAdvanced glycation end (AGE) products are toxins that your body produces after eating certain foods. They can damage some proteins in your body, and then your immune system responds by trying to destroy the AGEs with cytokines. Cytokines cause inflammation.
AGEs are produced when you eat foods cooked at high temperatures, such as grilled, fried, or pasteurized foods. Avoiding them can help reduce inflammation. 
5. DairyDairy contains a protein called casein, which may contribute to inflammation. Avoiding dairy could reduce the amount of inflammation in the tissues surrounding your joints, which can lead to less pain. 
6. Additives Additives are less obvious than ingredients such as sugar and flour, but they can contribute to the pain you feel from inflammation. Monosodium glutamate, aspartame, and salt have been linked to increased inflammation. Processed foods, diet sodas, and other convenience products often contain one or more of these inflammatory additives. 
7. Alcohol and tobaccoSmoking increases your risk of rheumatoid arthritis and may also cause increased inflammation. Alcohol has been linked to gout, another form of inflammatory arthritis. Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake have many health benefits.
8. Gluten People who have celiac disease or who are sensitive to gluten may experience joint inflammation and pain. You may want to try cutting out gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye to see if you feel a difference in joint pain whether you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease or not.
A healthy, anti-inflammatory diet is rich in vegetables and fruits and includes plenty of proteins derived from plants. If you’d like to learn more about how to reduce or eliminate inflammatory foods from your diet, book a consultation at Modern Concepts and Revive Chiropractic online or by phone today.
38 Comments
Adam Golightly link
12/4/2020 03:46:09 pm

My cousin is thinking that he is developing early arthritis because he used to play a lot of football. His feet can be really hard to move, so getting some treatment from a professional could be really useful. Thanks for explaining how inflammation can be increased by smoking, alcohol, casein, salt, monosodium glutamate, and aspartame.

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Modern Concepts
12/7/2020 02:32:49 pm

Often times we mask our issues until we begin showing extreme symptoms. Pain or loss of function in the hands and feet can sometimes be symptoms of referred pain from the lower back!

Limited range of motion and increased stress on the discs between our vertebrae can lead to inflammation.

Your peripheral nerves are like a water hose. If you kink a water hose, the water stops. Once the discs swell to a certain point, they can actually cut off the information flow of our peripheral nerves causing referred pain, and even numbness and tingling.

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Rebecca Gardner link
12/18/2020 09:12:47 am

Thanks for explaining why sugar should be avoided. It's also a good idea to look for a natural supplement you can take for relief from joint inflammation. This info should be helpful to anyone dealing with that issue.

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Modern Concepts link
12/21/2020 05:22:50 am

That's very true! Two supplements you can look into for joint inflammation are Tumeric and Glucosamine! While both of these are incredibly effective, diet is the number one factor that will address inflammation.

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Constance haywood
1/20/2022 12:35:46 pm

Is turmeric ready ok if you take medication

Martina
7/31/2022 08:09:47 pm

Thankyou so much.
I have had chronic pain until recently, I can personally vouch for tumeric - it is powerful life-changing spice,
I am on heavy meds which I am determined to minimise as much as possible. I have changed both diet & habits to suit my needs over the years & thought that my diet was an anti inflammatory one, RICE-who knew???
I will now be getting glucosamine asap

Trisha L link
11/16/2022 08:30:02 pm

I’m not sure what website here you wanted in the blank above, but I feel that we are lacking the supplements in our bodies a lot of us, so I feel they are a great thing to put into our bodies. I personally do not take any prescription medication and I never plan on taking another one ever. I quit taking everything a doctor has given me, I’ve had the arthritis long before all those medicines too. Which I do not consider helpful at all. I’ve gone completely natural and believe that changing the diet is the way to go and eating nothing at all that causes inflammation and taking supplements is a great idea for me! Which I’m not taking any at this time. I also believe chemicals in foods and toxins are making us sick too. I eat wild caught fish and veggies and no meat and stay away from dairy and I do not eat eggs due to them being very unhealthy. I listen to the medical medium. When it comes to the eggs and I’m doing so much better. Also laying flat to sleep I feel is unhealthy for me. And memory foam has caused more pain and not moving my body while sleeping.

Judy Johnson link
4/8/2021 01:05:19 pm

I am near 75 yrs of age, have Arthritis in my neck, shoulders, back& legs!!! Eat very clean, healthy such as foods listed in article to help avoid arthritic pain! Exercise, yet not as much recently as I am a Fitness Instructor and owned a Wellness & Fitness Studio...recently closed! Continue with some fitness...added walking more!
I want to stay healthy, and now Arthritis is becoming more an issue! Not sure what to do for the pain/discomfort as I stay away from the foods that can contribute as well I eat very healthy. I DO EXERCISE AND WALK DAILY.....otherwise not sure how to handle pain...I don’t really like taking drugs and I am careful with food choices as well! Any suggestions?
Thank you
Judy JOHNSON
absoglutely@yhoo.com
951-212-8865

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Alice
9/16/2021 02:21:34 pm

Do the tests from a company called VIOME. Very informative on what is good for YOUR body. Everyone has a different micro biome and everyone has different foods that are good or bad for them. I did not like their supplements (they are lab created) but the information I got from their testing was invaluable.

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Alberto Rivera
12/29/2021 08:06:11 pm

You may want to try a heavy metal detox and glyphosate detox, it could be a game changer no matter the age.

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Constance haywood
1/20/2022 12:33:25 pm

My question is same as her

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Francine Lajoie
4/25/2022 01:22:09 pm

I'm in your category for exercise and eating healthy......I started this year going to a indoor swimming pool find it really helps also going in the infra red sauna 😅

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Susie
7/5/2021 01:53:35 pm

Did you get an answer? Any other solution?
Thank you

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Ethan Taylor link
7/26/2021 12:15:01 pm

Thanks for this informative article! Although diet cannot cure arthritis (RA), it can help control joint inflammation. Certain foods rich in antioxidants and with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties benefit patients. In my opinion, making healthy food choices, in addition to exercising and taking prescribed medications, can lead to a more fulfilling life.

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Modern Concepts link
12/7/2021 06:02:05 am

Ethan,

That's such an awesome contribution. I hope other viewers see your comment. Very informed and very well written. Thanks for commenting and helping out other viewers.

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Usha Gupta link
8/28/2021 05:45:56 am

It's also a good idea to look for a natural supplement you can take for relief from joint inflammation. This info should be helpful to anyone dealing with that issue. Thankyou for this post.

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Lisa jay
10/23/2021 06:06:41 am

Is a keto diet a good way to stop inflammation?

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Constance haywood
1/20/2022 12:31:06 pm

I have osteoarthritis

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John Carston link
12/6/2021 06:21:03 pm

It helped when you mentioned that there's a wide variety of conditions that can affect the joints. My cousin mentioned to me last night that he is planning to have a checkup for my aunt due to joint pain and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to consider. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that they should consult a trusted arthritis clinic as they can answer all their inquiries and will surely provide proper treatment.

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Modern Concepts link
12/7/2021 05:59:12 am

Hey John! It seems like you're on the right track! Joint health can also be impacted by autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.) so keep that in mind and ask your licensed physician if that might be playing a factor as well! Good luck with everything!

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Charlotte Chaudhary
1/7/2022 04:10:25 pm

Have rheumatoid arthritis I am in constant pain almost every day. Need your help and expert advice!

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Robin
2/10/2022 07:10:52 am

I cut bread and refined sugar from my diet January 1, 2022. I started to notice the pain in my knees reduce substantially. I've continued to keep both bread products and sugar out of my diet and feel so much better, even mentally I'm doing better.

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Dr Ashish Badika link
3/18/2022 11:40:22 pm

Dr. Ashish Badika, the best arthritis & rheumatologist in Indore specialize Myositis, Scleroderma, Gout, Ankylosing spondylitis, Peadiatric Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, etc.

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Modern Concepts link
5/17/2022 06:45:07 am

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3/28/2022 04:43:28 am

First time i have read the full post really great content.

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5/13/2022 04:11:18 pm

Thanks so much for this informative post. I appreciate it and am glad you shared the content on this interesting topic.

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5/17/2022 06:46:10 am

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sylvia clarke
5/28/2022 12:19:42 pm

good advoce

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Mia Evans link
8/4/2022 06:11:47 pm

It's interesting to know that avoiding certain foods can also help avoid inflammation aside from taking medications. My aunt should learn about this because she started having issues on both her knees. She plans to see a rheumatologist this weekend to get diagnosed first and understand what could be the best thing she can do and take to help with the discomfort.

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Millie Hue link
8/4/2022 11:43:21 pm

I never took into account the fact that dairy can also be a cause of inflammation due to the casein protein it has, so it must be avoided as well. With that in mind, looking for services for hip arthritis would help my grandmother to understand what can be done to make her life more comfortable. She has had this pain in her hip for a year now, and I hope to help her by looking for experts to provide relief for her in any possible way available.

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10/19/2022 08:14:22 am

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10/21/2022 05:48:31 am

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11/3/2022 06:30:34 am

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