Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. The common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are joint pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling and redness. A balanced diet rich in antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids is very helpful to control the inflammation.
Vegetables | |
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To Avoid | To Consume |
Tomato | Broccoli |
Potato | Lentils |
Peas and Brinjal | Haricot beans |
- | Spinach |
- | Kale |
- | Pumpkin |
- | Green coriander |
- | Onion |
- | All gourds |
- | Watercress |
Cereals | |
white flour | Wheat |
- | Buckwheat |
- | Oats |
- | Quinoa |
- | Brown rice |
- | Barley |
Fruits | |
All Citrus fruits. | Pomegranate |
- | Apples |
- | Banana |
- | Papaya |
- | Pear |
- | Apricots |
- | guava |
Pulses | |
Black gram | Legumes |
- | Soybean |
Dairy Products | |
Whole milk and Cream | Low-fat milk (Occasionally) |
Cottage cheese | - |
Curd | - |
Buttermilk | - |
Yogurt | - |
Butter | - |
Spices | |
Excess salt | Ginger |
- | Turmeric |
- | Coriander |
- | Fenugreek |
- | Fennel |
- | Cumin |
- | Black pepper |
Drinks | |
Whole milk drinks | Coconut water |
Cream based liqueurs | Green juice |
canned soup and packaged soup | Herbal tea |
Alcohol | Beetroot juice |
Soft drinks | Green Tea |
Squashes | Aloe Vera juice |
Carbonated drinks | Gooseberry juice |
Non-Veg | |
Red meat | Egg white |
Pork | Grilled fish (Salmon,tuna) |
- | Chicken soup |
Dry-Fruits | |
Cashew | Almonds and Walnuts (Soaked) |
Peanuts | - |
Oils | |
Palm oil | Cow ghee |
Butter | Mustard oil |
- | Olive oil |
- | Soybean oil |
- | Rice bran oil |
- | Almond oil |
- | Coconut oil |
Other Foods | |
Processed and prepared foods | Home made only |
Mayonnaise | - |
Spicy foods | - |
Herbal tea / Cumin water / Fenugreek water
Veg Dalia / Veg upma / Veg Idli / Veg poha / Chapatti with veg or Dal
Fruit / Coconut water/ Salad
Chapatti / Boiled rice / Vegetable with Dal and Salad
Green tea / Rice flakes snack / Home-made Soup / Herbal tea
Chapatti / Vegetable with Dal / Salad