“What is Arthritis & a few foods that you can avoid” – Delna Pooniwala.
Arthritis is nothing but ‘inflammation of joints’. However, there are several symptoms and that can cause various types of arthritis.
There is ‘Osteoarthritis’ where a major root cause is wear & tear of the joint. ‘Rheumatoid arthritis’ that affects the joints of the hands and feet and could also cause elbow, shoulder, and neck problems.’ Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis’ that affects kids and adolescence. Gouty arthritis that is caused due to high uric acid and many more.
There are specific dietary restrictions for each type of Arthritis. However, we need to understand one common factor.’
‘Extra weight’ can definitely put additional strain on your joints. Hence, try planning a low calorie healthy meal. Unhealthy food choices can trigger inflammatory responses and exacerbate your condition.
Whole fat dairy is high in saturated fat and fried oily foods promote cholesterol build-up. Both of these hinder blood circulation and can instigate inflammatory responses and can aggravate your joint problems.
Refined sugar and refined carbohydrates too like commercial white bread is known for causing inflammations. So try and consume homemade chapattis and say NO to pastries and deserts.
Sodium inhibits your body’s absorption of calcium and deters collagen production. A high sodium diet can lead to the loss of bone mass and reduced joint space.
There are several do’s and don’ts, based on the type of arthritis, that your doctor would advice you accordingly. However, the first objective would be to stay on a light ‘natural food diet’ and avoid the mentioned inflammatory foods.
