ASK A DOCTOR: WHAT FOODS TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS?
Expert opinion from Saria Mahveen Shareef
MBBS, PGDCC, Spl Cardiology · 6 years of experience · India
A well-balanced, nutritious diet is important in the management of psoriatic arthritis. You should avoid caffeine, red meat, dairy products, eggs, sweets, a high-calorie diet, bakery items, white bread, pasta, and sodas. Nightshade plants like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, etc. should be avoided. Should consider reducing oils, fats, and alcohol consumption. You should limit your use of canned, processed foods and sugars. Quitting smoking can be very beneficial.
Expert opinion from Santosh Amirishetty
MBBS, Specilization-pediatrics · 5 years of experience · India
One individual with psoriatic arthritis should avoid food that causes inflammation. Oily and deep-fried food, pickles, red meat, dairy products increase inflammation. Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants should be avoided. High sugar products, coffee avoidance decreases the episodes of inflammation.
Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham
M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA
Avoid sugar because it sends out things called cytokines that create inflammation in the body. Processed foods contain trans fats that can start inflammation and cause harm throughout your body. Processed meats contain saturated fats which can make inflammation worse.
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