The main symptom of psoriasis is the formation of papular rashes of a red-silver color on the skin surface. Medicine has still not exactly determined the causes of the development of the disease. There are assumptions about the hereditary and psychosomatic nature of the disease. One thing is certain for sure: by regulating nutrition and daily diet, it is possible to influence the intensity of the manifestations of rashes, which is why the diet for psoriasis is so important. A table of products that are allowed and prohibited is presented in this article.
List of allowed foods and drinks
With proper nutrition, exacerbation of psoriasis passes quickly enough. At the same time, white spots that remain on the skin after attacks of the disease also fade quickly and often completely disappear. The ability of the skin to regenerate increases. This is possible only with sufficient intake of protein and amino acids from food. The presence of fatty acids in the diet is important - it is they that give the skin the ability to regenerate. For this reason, the complete exclusion of oil (olive, linseed, sesame, cotton) from food should not be allowed. The list of acceptable products is presented below in the form of a table.
The diet for psoriasis allows the preparation of dishes from a strictly limited list of ingredients. If this rule is violated, exacerbation is possible.
| Fruits | Bananas, melon and apples should be consumed in a baked form. Raw - pineapple, grape, peach, mango, nectarine. |
| Vegetables | Brussels sprouts, rhubarb, beets, pumpkin, and onions are allowed. |
Meat | Low-fat meats (chicken, turkey, rabbit meat) are recommended. |
| Legumes | Dishes from beans are allowed in the absence of exacerbation of negative symptoms after eating them. |
| Flour products | Only baked goods made from whole grain flour are allowed. |
Seafood | Shrimps, squids, mussels, salmon fish are allowed in the absence of exacerbation of negative symptoms after eating them. Before eating, it is imperative to subject them to heat treatment. |
| Herbs and spices | Dill, chives, cilantro, parsley. |
| Cereals | Porridge made from corn, buckwheat, brown and wild rice, oats. |
| Butter | Unrefined vegetable oils: olive, cottonseed, grape seed, sesame |
Diet for psoriasis: what can not?
The table lists the names of food products, which in most cases provoke an exacerbation of psoriasis.
| Sweets | Marmalade, chocolate, cakes, pastries, baklava. |
| Vegetables | Tomatoes, eggplant, fried and baked potatoes. |
Meat | Pork, fatty beef and lamb. Canned foods: stew, tenderloin. Salty and smoked fat is undesirable in the diet. |
| Legumes | Chickpea dishes - depending on the individual patient response to this ingredient. In some cases, it does not provoke an exacerbation. |
| Flour products | Any baked goods made from white flour. |
Seafood | Canned seafood is prohibited. |
| Herbs and spices | Horseradish, ginger, wasabi, highly allergenic spices and seasonings of factory production. |
| Cereals | Porridge made from semolina and barley groats is prohibited. |
| Butter | Refined Vegetable Oils, Margarine, Butter |
Comments on Prohibited Products
Particular attention should be paid to the fact that any canned foods and spins are prohibited. Not only seafood or stew, but also corn, mushrooms, peas, fish, pineapples. This restriction was introduced because almost all canned foods have preservatives, flavorings and flavor enhancers in the composition. These components inevitably lead to an exacerbation of the disease. It is strictly forbidden to eat the products listed in the table. Diet for psoriasis implies not just a restriction of these products, but their complete exclusion from the daily diet. With incomplete compliance with the nutritional rules of the patient, an exacerbation of the disease awaits.
In this table of products (which is not possible on a diet for psoriasis), approximate, averaged data are indicated. Depending on the individual patient response to a particular component, you can add or remove it from the diet. for example, chickpeas in some cases does not cause exacerbation of psoriasis. For other patients, on the contrary, it causes the formation of flaky areas.
What drinks should be completely excluded with psoriasis
The following drinks are prohibited:
- beer, cocktails and tinctures containing alcohol;
- sweet carbonated drinks;
- fruit compotes and natural juices that contain flavorings and preservatives;
- strong alcoholic drinks.
This is a very serious diet rule. Alcoholic beverages in almost 100% of cases lead to exacerbation of symptoms. In addition, ethyl alcohol is extremely damaging to the state of the epidermis, as it leads to severe dehydration.
Pegano Nutrition Technique for Psoriasis
Diet for Psoriasis according to Pegano, a table with the principles of which is presented below, is based on the principles of proper nutrition for people prone to allergic reactions.
Stage 1 of the Pegano diet: body cleansing | Detoxification intestines | Monofruit diet: eating some apples (baked or raw), bananas, peaches, nectarines. | 2-3 days |
| Stage 2: fixing | Strengthening the immune system and the mood of the body to recover | Acid-alkaline balanced diet. It implies the calculation of the KBLU. The principles of separate and fractional nutrition should be adhered to. | Full time |
| Stage 3: competent physical activity | Strengthening the spine and building muscle | Performing regular exercises for the spine. You can do hatha yoga, Pilates, callanetics, kundalini yoga. | Full time |
The principles of the diet are such that in the first three days the body gets rid of toxins, which are most often the cause of exacerbation of psoriasis. The next two stages - moderate nutrition and competent physical activity - imply consistency throughout the rest of your life, you will have to abandon some foods once and for all. The diet for psoriasis, the table of which is presented above, does not allow relaxation of the regime. Otherwise, the symptoms will return again.
Particular attention should be paid to the item on physical activity, which is mentioned in the table. The diet for Psoriasis Fire (another popular diet for getting rid of the disease) does not indicate the need for any exercise. The Pegano method emphasizes that physical education in moderation is a prerequisite for recovery.
Sample menu for the week (table)
You can alternate the diet every day and swap dishes. Exclude foods and drinks that are prohibited in this disease - this is the main rule of dieting for psoriasis. The table with the menu for the week is presented below.
| Monday | - breakfast: oatmeal in water with salt and sugar, a glass of fat-free kefir;
- lunch: lean borscht, packing of dietary bread;
- snack: briquette of low-fat cottage cheese;
- dinner: grilled pink salmon or chum salmon, 100 grams of dates, green tea with sugar.
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| Tuesday | - breakfast: buckwheat porridge on the water, one baked apple with cinnamon;
- lunch: okroshka, goulash from turkey with the addition of greens;
- snack: a packet of dietary whole wheat flour bread rolls;
- dinner: a smoothie of low-fat kefir and berries.
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| Wednesday | - breakfast: two-egg omelet, add vegetables (cauliflower or broccoli);
- lunch: vegetable soup;
- snack: a packet of dietary whole wheat flour bread rolls;
- dinner: chicken fillet marinated in kefir and greens (can be stewed over low heat or baked on the grill).
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| Thursday | - breakfast: oatmeal, a glass of compote;
- lunch: vegetable stew with pieces of chicken;
- snack: briquette of low-fat cottage cheese;
- dinner: grilled pink salmon or chum salmon.
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| Friday | - breakfast: three boiled eggs and a glass of kefir or ryazhenka;
- lunch: vegetable salad without mayonnaise, lean borsch;
- snack: veal goulash with diet bread;
- dinner: chicken fillet marinated in kefir and greens (can be stewed over low heat or baked on the grill).
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| Saturday | - breakfast: corn porridge, baked apples with cinnamon in the oven;
- lunch: mashed soup with bread;
- snack: briquette of low-fat cottage cheese;
- dinner: grilled pink salmon or chum salmon.
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| Sunday | - breakfast: two-egg omelet with vegetables and herbs;
- lunch: mashed soup and veal goulash;
- snack: a packet of dietary whole wheat flour bread rolls;
- dinner: grilled mackerel or cod.
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Fruits and berries for psoriasis
Patients are accustomed to eating fruits and vegetables in any quantity, since they bring only benefits. Allowed fruits are listed in detail in the table.
The diet for psoriasis excludes the use of the following ingredients:
- Tomatoes
- eggplant;
- strawberries, gooseberries, cranberries;
- prunes.
These vegetables, fruits and berries can increase acidity, and this is a common cause of exacerbation of the disease.
Meat and offal for psoriasis
It should completely abandon offal of animal origin (liver, kidney, heart, lungs). It is forbidden fat, fat tail fat. If veal, beef or lamb contains many layers - you should not risk it and do not eat such meat. This can trigger an exacerbation. Allowed meats are listed in the table.
The diet for psoriasis prohibits the use of food in the preparation of which animal fat, lard, tenderloin with fatty layers were used.
Bakery products: harm or benefit?
Out of the whole variety of bakery products, the diet allows the use of only special dietary whole wheat bread. They are cheap and sold at any supermarket. As a rule, the department for diabetics and people with nutritional restrictions presents a huge variety of such bread rolls - with nuts, cereals, berries, and dried fruits. Fresh bread and pastries made from white flour are forbidden for eating, as the table above reports.
The diet for psoriasis of the scalp is especially strict: in some cases, even whole grain bread loaves will have to be abandoned. Peeling and crusts last the longest on the scalp. In addition to diet, hormonal ointments can be used to accelerate the healing of skin lesions.
Dairy products and eggs for psoriasis
The diet for psoriasis (the table above confirms this) does not limit the consumption of dairy products. There is only one condition: the fat content should not exceed 3.2%. If this indicator is higher, one should expect exacerbation of psoriasis and the appearance of new foci on the skin.
Eating chicken and quail eggs is most often safe. This is a great source of easily digestible protein. The yolk contains many healthy fats.
Diet Puree Soup Recipe
This soup fully meets the dietary conditions for psoriasis, the table of permitted products of which is presented above. For cooking, you will need the following ingredients:
- squash - 400-500 grams;
- cauliflower - 200 grams;
- chicken fillet - 250 grams;
- greens, salt and olive oil to taste.
Pre-boil all the ingredients in a liter of water until cooked. Then, using a submersible blender or food processor, grind all the ingredients to a homogeneous consistency of liquid puree. Add chopped greens.
Puree soup is tasty only fresh. After reheating, the palatability deteriorates.
Oven Baked Diet Apple Recipe
Almost all patients with psoriasis complain about the fact that they really want sweets. Since all the usual tasty foods are prohibited (chocolate, sweets, cakes, ice cream), you have to use fruits with a minimal addition of regular granulated sugar.
The recipe for an oven-baked apple (you can use both sour and sweet varieties):
- Wash a large apple, cut into two parts, cut the core with seeds.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top.
- Put on a baking sheet, place in a preheated oven to 200 degrees.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Make sure that sugar on the surface of the apple does not start to burn, otherwise the dish will be spoiled.