Today we look at proper diet for arthritis. Let's start by explaining what kind of disease it is. This is the most common joint pathology. Some varieties of the disease can lead to rather serious consequences, up to disability, and this is pretty scary when it comes to young people.
October 12th is recognized as World Arthritis Day. Especially important is the early diagnosis and timely treatment of the disease. There are a lot of varieties and reasons for the development of pathology.
Kinds:
- rheumatoid arthritis, treatment, nutrition in which will be considered in more detail in our article;
- septic;
- reactive;
- psoriatic;
- gouty;
- juvenile.
Diagnosis measures:
- examination of a rheumatologist;
- KLA (general blood test);
- blood chemistry;
- radiography;
- synovial fluid examination;
- Ultrasound of the joints;
- computed tomography of the joints.
Therapies
- drug treatment;
- physiotherapy;
- Exercise therapy;
- massage;
- Spa treatment.
During the treatment period, it is very important to adhere to proper nutrition. We will talk about this in detail in this article.
The basic principles of nutrition
With arthritic inflammation of the joints in patients, pain is observed that accompanies the movements of the arm, leg or fingers, as well as swelling of the tissues in the affected area and the gradual degradation of the joint tissue.
There is a whole group of metabolites that, getting into our body with food, can enhance the inflammatory process. This group includes:
- arachidonic acid;
- urate;
- mineral salts;
- organic salts;
- trans fats.
But there are substances that beneficially affect the focus of inflammation, reducing it. This includes:
- vitamin C;
- Vitamin E
- saturated fats;
- anthocyanins.
When compiling a diet, the amount of harmful and useful substances is calculated, emphasis is placed on products that contain regenerating and stabilizing components. The latter include:
- calcium;
- vegetable proteins;
- antioxidants.
Different forms of the disease
Consider a few general nutritional guidelines. Look for foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. They must be included in the diet. What is the reason for this? Omega-3 has a beneficial effect on the inflammatory process, due to this, unpleasant symptoms of the disease are relieved. The richest source of fatty acids is marine fish. Pay attention to its fatty grades. It happens that this product is contraindicated for any other reasons. A good substitute is flaxseed oil, which also has a healing effect (since it contains all the same omega-3 fatty acids), but is much easier to absorb by the body.
No matter what type of arthritis you have, it is worth giving up strong tea and coffee. Also harmful effects are alcoholic beverages, which are better to completely exclude from your diet. Refuse to use seasonings and spices. Only turmeric and ginger, which quite often cause allergic reactions, have a positive effect.
Studies have shown that plants in the nightshade family can have a negative effect on inflammation in arthritis. This includes:
- potatoes;
- Bell pepper;
- Tomatoes
- eggplant.
Please note that at the moment there is no sound scientific data on this subject. If you notice a deterioration after consuming these products, then limit yourself to them.
When compiling the menu, do not forget that the diet must meet some other requirements:
- balance;
- sufficient content of vitamins;
- sufficient mineral content;
- low calorie content.
As you know, there are allowed and prohibited foods. But this list is adjusted for each individual type of disease. For example, with traumatic or dystrophic arthritis, it is recommended to consume more protein-rich foods, such as:
- beans;
- a hen;
- fish;
- cottage cheese and so on.
Also in this case, calcium is needed, which we can find in cheese, spinach, broccoli and other foods.
The gouty arthritis diet limits the intake of protein (animal and vegetable):
- meat;
- soybeans;
- beans;
- cereals and so on.
The emphasis is on the use of a large amount of liquid (pure water) and freshly squeezed juices (they must be diluted).
Nutrition for rheumatoid arthritis must be strictly controlled. It is very important to maintain a constant normal body weight. Based on this, the consumption of fast carbohydrates is limited. For example, chocolate, pastries, yoghurts, soda. It is necessary to pay attention to foods rich in vegetable and milk protein. Focus on fruits and vegetables (if necessary, exclude nightshade).
The most common form is rheumatoid arthritis of the knee. In this case, you need to eat more foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals:
- apples
- almond;
- berries;
- greens and so on.
Medical nutrition
A menu is drawn up so that the patient receives all the necessary vitamins and minerals in sufficient quantities. Particular attention is paid to those who are overweight and obese. In this case, the calorie content of dishes is reduced as much as possible, the recommended diet is low-calorie No. 8.
Now briefly about rheumatoid arthritis. Food:
- what is impossible - salt, carbohydrates are fast;
- what is possible - protein (vegetable and milk).
In this case, you should stick to table number 10P. All products on the menu are raw, boiled or baked. Dishes are fresh. It provides for fractional nutrition up to six times a day, in small portions.
With gouty arthritis, it is recommended to stick to table No. 6.2. In this case, the volume of protein decreases, calories are controlled, and a strict drinking regime is observed.
Prohibited Products
In this section, we will take a closer look at what you can’t eat. Arthritis and nutrition (proper) are inseparable concepts. If you do not stick to a diet, then the inflammatory process will only progress, which will lead to irreversible consequences.
As mentioned earlier, with this disease, you must strictly control your weight. There is a list of products that not only contribute to weight gain, but also give an additional burden on the digestive tract. These include:
- bread (white);
- alcohol;
- fatty pork;
- mutton;
- duck;
- egg yolk;
- bakery products;
- confectionery;
- honey;
- pasta;
- spicy spices;
- hot sauces;
- fried food;
- smoked food;
- sausages;
- semi-finished products;
- Wheat groats;
- corn grits;
- oat groats;
- tightly brewed tea;
- coffee;
- offal;
- legumes;
- sorrel;
- garlic;
- bow;
- cabbage;
- meat-based broths;
- fast food;
- mushrooms;
- canned meat;
- canned fish;
- pickles;
- ice cream.
Please note that about thirty percent of one serving is vegetables that can only be consumed fresh or stewed. As for salt, its allowed amount per day is only three grams (half a teaspoon).
What is good to eat and drink?
What should be the proper nutrition for arthritis of the joints? What can be eaten with this disease? Pay attention to whole grain cereals:
- millet;
- pearl barley;
- buckwheat;
- rice.
For breakfast, you can cook porridge in the water with the addition of vegetable oil. Also allowed for use:
- boiled veal;
- turkey;
- rabbit meat;
- white chicken (breast without skin);
- River fish;
- raw or baked vegetables (we will talk about them in more detail);
- bread (black, bran, yesterday's baking);
- low fat kefir;
- boiled egg whites (no more than twice a week);
- soups on vegetable broth (not on rich).
Be sure to follow the drinking regime! It is necessary to drink 1.5 liters of pure water per day. In addition, the following are considered useful for arthritis:
- rosehip broth;
- green tea;
- Herb tea;
- cranberry juice;
- dried fruits compote;
- freshly squeezed diluted juice (green apple, pomegranate, cherry, peach).
Vegetables
The basis of nutrition for arthritis and arthrosis is raw or baked vegetables. Approved for use:
- carrot;
- beet;
- potatoes;
- zucchini;
- cauliflower;
- broccoli;
- cucumber;
- pumpkin.
It is also allowed to add parsley, dill and celery to ready meals.
Potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant are prohibited in rheumatoid and gouty arthritis. White cabbage can be eaten only in pickled form. Prefer color, blue or broccoli. Celery deserves special attention for gouty arthritis. It is very useful to drink freshly squeezed juice in its pure form or with the addition of beetroot or carrot.
Sample menu
In this section, we give an example of proper nutrition for arthritis. All detailed information can be found in the table below.
| Breakfast | - Boiled porridge on the water (buckwheat, millet and so on);
- a small piece of bread;
- green or herbal tea, chicory drink or fruit juice.
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| Lunch | Cottage cheese with a low percentage of fat and dried fruits. Other options are possible, for example, banana and bio-yogurt or biscuits and jelly. |
| Dinner | - Vegetable soup;
- fish steam cutlet;
- garnish;
- compote.
Also, the second dish can be replaced with porridge with vegetables and boiled meat or meat baked with vegetables. |
| High tea | - Cottage cheese casserole;
- biscuits;
- rosehip tea.
Casserole can be replaced with baked pear or cottage cheese with fruit or raisins. And tea from rose hips - tea from chamomile or hypericum. |
| Dinner | At choice: You can also stew vegetables and drink them with green tea. |
Rice
In this article, we are considering diet food for the treatment of arthritis. Therefore, we can’t get past how useful rice is for this disease. It is often recommended for breakfast to eat porridge on the water from this particular grain crop. Give preference to brown and brown unpolished rice.
Croup brings the following benefits - absorbs and removes from the body:
Fish oil and multivitamins
In addition to proper nutrition, with arthritis of the joints it is necessary to take additional vitamin complexes. Let's start with fish oil, sold in a pharmacy in capsule form. It contains quite useful substances that help in the fight against arthritis:
- fatty acid;
- vitamin A;
- Vitamin D
- vitamin E.
The following dietary supplements that strengthen cartilage and bone tissue are also recommended:
- Chondroitin;
- Honda forte and so on.
Do not pass by vitamins. For example, Complivit or Arthro Balance.
Rheumatoid arthritis: what is possible and what is not?
Nutrition for rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed according to table No. 10P. The principle of diet:
- calorie reduction;
- rejection of simple carbohydrates;
- restriction of salt and irritating foods.
Nutrition for rheumatoid arthritis of the joints should adhere to the following daily allowance:
- protein - maximum 100 g;
- fats - maximum 70 g;
- carbohydrates - maximum 200g.
Gouty inflammation
Nutrition for arthritis of gouty joints eliminates the use of certain foods, such as:
- products containing purines (legumes, offal, meat and seafood);
- salty fish;
- marinades;
- smoked meats;
- sorrel;
- chocolate;
- raspberries;
- alcohol;
- coffee.
Limited volume:
- proteins;
- fats;
- salts;
- carbohydrates.
Volume increases:
- liquids;
- alkalizing products.
Norman Childers Diet
Making a diet for arthritis is necessary in conjunction with your doctor, as this takes into account many factors:
- form of the disease;
- stage;
- accompanying illnesses.
With arthritis of the foot, knee or ankle, pay attention to the Norman Childers diet, which gives good results in practice, starting from the middle of the last century. The main idea of the diet is a complete rejection of nightshade. That is, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, pepper and so on.
Recipes
Very tasty and easy to prepare dish - steam shrimp with vegetables. You will need:
- 0.5 kg of shrimp;
- favorite vegetables;
- bulb;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- olive oil;
- greens.
It is necessary to prepare all the ingredients (wash, peel, cut) and mix with the addition of oil. Transfer the whole mass to a double boiler and cook for 30 minutes.
Also, many loved the potato casserole. Ingredients:
- 1 kg of potatoes;
- 0.5 kg of mushrooms;
- onion;
- cottage cheese;
- butter (1 tbsp).
We make mashed potatoes from 0.5 kg of potatoes. Stew onions with mushrooms in a pan. In the baking dish we spread the ingredients in the following sequence - mashed potatoes - mushrooms - mashed potatoes - mushrooms. The remaining 0.5 kg of potatoes is cleaned and cut into circles - this will be the next layer. We spread the cottage cheese to the very top and send the casserole in the oven preheated to 200 degrees for an hour.