• Cherry Juice alleviates arthritis pain and inflammation.
• Birch leaf juice acts as a diuretic without irritating the kidney. Take 1 tbsp three times daily.
• Celery seeds help clear uric acid from the joints of arthritics. Boil 1 tsp. of seeds in 1 cup of water for fifteen minutes, strain and sip.
• Devil's claw root is effective in reducing the inflammation of connective tissues, as it dispels uric acid.
• Feverfew also decreases the secretion of inflammatory particles from platelets and white blood cells.
• Ginger extract or tea is also beneficial for arthritis for arthritis. Dosage: 6-50 grams of fresh or powdered ginger per day.
• Parsley juice is effective in combating and flushing out uric acid from the tissue, which eases painful limbs and joints. Take 1 tsp. of parsley juice three times daily for six weeks. Wait three weeks before taking again.
• Turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory action and also effective on liver functions. This can be given in combination with an equal dose of the pineapple.
• Vitamin C increases SOD activity, decreases histamine levels and provides anti-inflammatory action. Take 1,000 mg three times daily.
• Vitamin E combined with selenium supplementation has been shown to improve RA.
• Zinc is an antioxidant. It also works with the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Zinc levels are typically reduced in patients with RA. Take food rich in zinc.
• Green Tea consists of polyphenols, which inhibits the expression of the interleukin – 8 gene. This gene works for arthritis inflammatory response.
• Black Tea consists of phytoestrogens, flavonoids and fluoride and together they heal pain in the body.
• Grapes are rich in resveratrol, a nonsteronoidal compound, and it has aspirin properties to fight pain.
• Broccoli is rich in glutathione. Most of the antioxidants such as Vitamin C & E are unable to function without the help of glutathione. The body with less amount of glutathione is more prone to arthritis. Better include other glutathione rich foods such as avocados, grapes, peaches, watermelon and oranges in your diet.
• Fish and fish oils have Omega-3 fatty acids, which help in reducing inflammation. Pineapple contains bromelain and helps in reducing inflammation. Olive oil is high in unsaturated fatty acids. It also contains Oleic acid that helps in reducing inflammation.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Diet and Arthritis
A proper diet for the arthritics means – to take what is beneficial and stop what is harmful. For better results eat in small quantities, four or five times daily. A well-balanced diet with fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, cereal, rice, pasta, milk, yogurt, meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs(yolkless), nuts, whole grains, limiting red meat and high-fat foods is advised for rheumatoid arthritics. The foods with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids like canola oil, salmon oil, soyabeen oil, walnut oil, mackerel, and herring, eggs, fresh avocado and flaxseed oils is good for arthritics. Also antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables like apples, beets, cranberries, blueberries, kale, spinach, broccoli, and oranges are taken in plenty. These patients lack adequate amounts of essential vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, vitamins C, D, E, B6 and B12, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. Therefore, the diet rich in these vitamins is advised by the experts. You can also take a multivitamin with your doctor’s suggestion.
Do’s:
• Balance the food you eat with physical activity.
• Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and also
Do’s:
• Balance the food you eat with physical activity.
• Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and also
moderate in sugars.
• Maintain your normal body weight.
• Take Green Tea, Black Tea, Grapes, Broccoli,Fish and fish oils.
• Eat adequate amounts of starch and fiber.
• Eat high-quality, low-fat sources of protein.
• Eat blueberries and cherries
Don’ts:
• Avoid eating too much fat, berries, sweets, and cholesterol.
• Avoid too much sugar and salt.
• Avoid potatoes, too much tomatoes, brinjal,
• Avoid processed foods, fried and grilled foods.
• Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol.
• Stop smoking.
Daily Diet Plan:
(Plan according to your body weight)
Breakfast:
One cup of vegetable juice (mix the extract of any three vegetables with a piece of ginger, a table spoon lemon juice and a table spoon honey) – carrot, beetroot, lettuce, amaranth, Keera (cucumber long), cabbage, beans, bottle guard, okra, wheatgrass, barley grass and celery.
1 cup of germinated gram or 1 cup of Rice Crispies breakfast cereal or 1 cup of cooked porridge (e.g. ragi, bajra, oats, corn) or 1 cup of bran based breakfast cereal.
1 boiled egg(yolkless) or 40 gr lean bacon or fish fingers served on 1 slice of whole wheat toast with canola margarine or jam or 25gr grated cheese. Also you can use bran muffin with canola margarine.
A glass of skimmed milk.
Light meal:
Any one fruit (or 200ml of fruit juice)- apple, pear, orange, 100gr grapes, guava, plums, mangoes, cherries, watermelon, avocados, papaya, pineapple, etc.
1 cup of salad – like green salad or low fat salad, Greek salad (60gr feta cheese, lettuce, small tomato, 4 olives) or chicken pasta (60gr chicken in a white sauce) or Ham and cheddar cheese sandwich (comprising of 25 gr cheese and 25 gr ham on 2 slices whole wheat bread with canola margarine) or tossed salad (1 small tomato, cucumber and lettuce, yogurt)
Main meal:
120 gram skinless chicken, 125 ml sweet potato, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml peas, 125 ml cooked carrots, tossed green salad comprising of 1 small tomato, mushrooms, cucumber and lettuce, and 1 slice paw-paw
Or
120 gram beef strips stir-fried, 125 ml cooked pasta shells, 50 ml sweet 'n sour sauce, 125 ml mixed vegetable thinly sliced and stir-fried, and French salad comprising of 1 small tomato, cucumber and thinly sliced carrot, 2 slices pineapple
Or
120 gram baked fish, 1 medium potato, 40 gram low fat cottage cheese, 125 ml spinach, 125 ml peas, and Waldorf salad comprising of 1 grated apple, 20 gram celery, 30 gram seedless raisins, 50 gram chopped walnuts with 50 ml mayonnaise and 50 ml low fat fruit yogurt
Or
120 gram chicken a la king, 125 ml brown rice, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml cauliflower, 125 ml butternut, and 1 cup fruit salad
Or
120 gram grilled fish fillet, 100 gram savory potato dish, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml mixed vegetables, 125 ml marinated cucumber slices, and 1 pear
Or
120 gram chicken kebabs, 125 ml pearled wheat or brown rice, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml green beans, 125 ml carrots, and 125 ml tinned fruit
Or
• Maintain your normal body weight.
• Take Green Tea, Black Tea, Grapes, Broccoli,Fish and fish oils.
• Eat adequate amounts of starch and fiber.
• Eat high-quality, low-fat sources of protein.
• Eat blueberries and cherries
Don’ts:
• Avoid eating too much fat, berries, sweets, and cholesterol.
• Avoid too much sugar and salt.
• Avoid potatoes, too much tomatoes, brinjal,
• Avoid processed foods, fried and grilled foods.
• Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol.
• Stop smoking.
Daily Diet Plan:
(Plan according to your body weight)
Breakfast:
One cup of vegetable juice (mix the extract of any three vegetables with a piece of ginger, a table spoon lemon juice and a table spoon honey) – carrot, beetroot, lettuce, amaranth, Keera (cucumber long), cabbage, beans, bottle guard, okra, wheatgrass, barley grass and celery.
1 cup of germinated gram or 1 cup of Rice Crispies breakfast cereal or 1 cup of cooked porridge (e.g. ragi, bajra, oats, corn) or 1 cup of bran based breakfast cereal.
1 boiled egg(yolkless) or 40 gr lean bacon or fish fingers served on 1 slice of whole wheat toast with canola margarine or jam or 25gr grated cheese. Also you can use bran muffin with canola margarine.
A glass of skimmed milk.
Light meal:
Any one fruit (or 200ml of fruit juice)- apple, pear, orange, 100gr grapes, guava, plums, mangoes, cherries, watermelon, avocados, papaya, pineapple, etc.
1 cup of salad – like green salad or low fat salad, Greek salad (60gr feta cheese, lettuce, small tomato, 4 olives) or chicken pasta (60gr chicken in a white sauce) or Ham and cheddar cheese sandwich (comprising of 25 gr cheese and 25 gr ham on 2 slices whole wheat bread with canola margarine) or tossed salad (1 small tomato, cucumber and lettuce, yogurt)
Main meal:
120 gram skinless chicken, 125 ml sweet potato, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml peas, 125 ml cooked carrots, tossed green salad comprising of 1 small tomato, mushrooms, cucumber and lettuce, and 1 slice paw-paw
Or
120 gram beef strips stir-fried, 125 ml cooked pasta shells, 50 ml sweet 'n sour sauce, 125 ml mixed vegetable thinly sliced and stir-fried, and French salad comprising of 1 small tomato, cucumber and thinly sliced carrot, 2 slices pineapple
Or
120 gram baked fish, 1 medium potato, 40 gram low fat cottage cheese, 125 ml spinach, 125 ml peas, and Waldorf salad comprising of 1 grated apple, 20 gram celery, 30 gram seedless raisins, 50 gram chopped walnuts with 50 ml mayonnaise and 50 ml low fat fruit yogurt
Or
120 gram chicken a la king, 125 ml brown rice, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml cauliflower, 125 ml butternut, and 1 cup fruit salad
Or
120 gram grilled fish fillet, 100 gram savory potato dish, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml mixed vegetables, 125 ml marinated cucumber slices, and 1 pear
Or
120 gram chicken kebabs, 125 ml pearled wheat or brown rice, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml green beans, 125 ml carrots, and 125 ml tinned fruit
Or
120 gram lean beef pot roast, 100 gram brown rice, 50 ml sauce of choice, 125 ml cooked broccoli, 125 ml pumpkin fritters, Green salad comprising of tomato, mushrooms, cucumber and lettuce with low fat salad dressing, and 250 ml fruit salad and small amount of vanilla ice cream.
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