Today we will look at proper dietary nutrition for arthritis. Let's start by explaining what kind of disease it is. This is the most common pathology of the joints. Some varieties of the disease can lead to quite serious consequences, up to disability, and this is quite scary when it comes to young people.
The twelfth of October is recognized as World Arthritis Day. Early diagnosis and timely treatment of the disease are especially important. There are a lot of varieties and reasons for the development of pathology.
Views:
- rheumatoid arthritis, treatment, nutrition which will be discussed in more detail in our article;
- septic;
- reactive;
- psoriatic;
- gouty;
- juvenile.
Measures for diagnosing the disease:
- examination by a rheumatologist;
- CBC (complete blood count);
- biochemical blood test;
- radiography;
- examination of synovial fluid;
- Ultrasound of 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.
Basic principles of nutrition
When arthritic inflammation of the joints, patients experience pain that accompanies movements of the arm, leg or fingers, as well as swelling of the tissues in the affected area and gradual degradation of the tissue of the joints.
There is a whole group of metabolites that, getting into our body with food, can enhance the inflammatory process. This group includes:
- arachidonic acid;
- urats;
- mineral s alts;
- organic s alts;
- trans fats.
But there are substances that have a beneficial effect on the focus of inflammation, reducing it. These include:
- vitamin C;
- vitamin E;
- saturated fat;
- anthocyanins.
When compiling dietary nutrition, the amount of harmful and beneficial substances is calculated, emphasis is placed on products that contain regenerating and stabilizing components. The latter include:
- calcium;
- vegetable proteins;
- antioxidants.
Different forms of disease
Let's look at a fewgeneral nutritional advice. Look for foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. They must be included in the diet. What is it connected with? Omega-3s have a beneficial effect on the inflammatory process, thanks to which the unpleasant symptoms of the disease are alleviated. The richest source of fatty acids is marine fish. Pay attention to its fatty varieties. It happens that this product is contraindicated for some other reason. 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 more easily absorbed by the body.
No matter what kind of arthritis you have, you should give up strong tea and coffee. Also, alcoholic beverages have a detrimental effect, which is better to completely exclude from your diet. Refuse to use seasonings and spices. Only turmeric and ginger have a positive effect, which often cause allergic reactions.
Research has shown that nightshade plants may have a negative effect on inflammation in arthritis. These include:
- potato;
- sweet pepper;
- tomatoes;
- eggplant.
Please note that there is currently no sound scientific evidence on this subject. If you notice deterioration after eating these foods, then limit yourself to them.
When compiling the menu, do not forget that the diet must meet some more requirements:
- balance;
- adequate vitamin content;
- adequate mineral content;
- low-calorie.
As you know, there are permitted 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;
- chicken;
- fish;
- cottage cheese and so on.
Also in this case, calcium is needed, which we can find in cheese, spinach, broccoli and other foods.
Gouty Arthritis Diet Limits Protein (Animal and Vegetable):
- meat;
- soy;
- beans;
- cereals and so on.
The emphasis is on drinking plenty of fluids (pure water) and freshly squeezed juices (be sure to dilute them).
Nutrition for rheumatoid arthritis must be strictly controlled. It is very important to maintain a constant normal body weight. Based on this, the use of fast carbohydrates is limited. For example, chocolate, pastries, yogurt, soda. It is necessary to pay attention to foods rich in vegetable and milk protein. Focus on fruits and vegetables (eliminate nightshades if necessary).
The most common type is rheumatoid arthritis of the knee. In this case, you need to eat more foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals:
- apples;
- almonds;
- berries;
- greens and so on.
He alth food
The menu is compiled so that the patient receives all the necessary vitamins and minerals in sufficient quantities. Particular attention is paid to those who suffer from overweight and obesity. In this case, the caloric content of dishes is reduced as much as possible, the recommended diet is low-calorie No. 8.
Now briefly about rheumatoid arthritis. Food:
- what not - table s alt, fast carbohydrates;
- what you can - protein (vegetable and milk).
In this case, you should stick to table 10P. All products on the menu are raw, boiled or baked. Dishes are fresh. It provides for fractional meals up to six times a day, in small portions.
With gouty arthritis, it is recommended to adhere to table No. 6.2. In this case, the amount of protein is reduced, calories are controlled, and a strict drinking regimen is observed.
Forbidden foods
In this section, we will take a closer look at what not to eat. Arthritis and nutrition (proper) are inseparable concepts. If you do not adhere 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 foods that not only contribute to weight gain, but also give an additional load on the digestive tract. These include:
- bread(white);
- alcohol;
- fatty pork;
- mutton;
- duck;
- egg yolk;
- baking;
- confectionery;
- honey;
- pasta;
- hot spices;
- spicy sauces;
- fried food;
- smoked food;
- sausages;
- semi-finished products;
- wheat groats;
- corn grits;
- oatmeal;
- strongly 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 s alt, its allowed amount per day is only three grams (half a teaspoon).
What is good to eat and drink?
What should be proper nutrition for arthritis of the joints? What can be eaten with this disease? Look out for whole grains:
- millet;
- barley;
- buckwheat;
- rice.
For breakfast, you can cook porridge in water with the addition of vegetable oil. Also allowed for consumption:
- boiled veal;
- turkey;
- rabbit;
- white chicken meat (breast without skin);
- river fish;
- raw or baked vegetables (we'll 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 with vegetable broth (not rich).
Be sure to observe the drinking regimen! It is necessary to drink 1.5 liters of clean water per day. In addition, the following are considered useful for arthritis:
- rosehip broth;
- green tea;
- herbal tea;
- cranberry drink;
- dried fruit 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;
- beets;
- potato;
- 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 only be eaten in sauerkraut. Choose colored, blue or broccoli. Celery deserves special attention in 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 will give an exampleproper nutrition for arthritis All details can be found in the table below.
| Breakfast |
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| Second breakfast |
Low-fat cottage cheese and dried fruits. Other options are possible, such as banana and bio-yogurt or biscuits and jelly. |
| Lunch |
Also, the second dish can be replaced with porridge with vegetables and boiled meat or meat baked with vegetables. |
| Snack |
The casserole can be replaced with baked pear or cottage cheese with fruit or raisins. And rosehip tea - tea from chamomile or St. John's wort. |
| Dinner |
Optional:
You can also stew vegetables and wash them down with green tea. |
Rice
In this article, we are considering dietary nutrition in the treatment of arthritis. Therefore, we cannot ignore how useful rice is for this disease. Often for breakfast it is recommended to eat porridge on the water from this grain. Give preferencebrown and brown brown rice.
Krupa brings the following benefits - absorbs and removes from the body:
- toxins;
- slag;
- s alt;
- urea.
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, which is sold in a pharmacy in the form of capsules. It contains quite useful substances that help in the fight against arthritis:
- fatty acids;
- 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.
Don't skip vitamins. For example, "Complivit" or "Arthro balance".
Rheumatoid arthritis: do's and don'ts?
Nutrition for rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed according to table No. 10P. Diet Principle:
- calorie reduction;
- avoiding simple carbohydrates;
- limiting s alt and irritating foods.
Nutrition for rheumatoid arthritis of the joints should adhere to the following daily norms:
- protein - maximum 100 g;
- fats - max 70g;
- carbohydrates - max 200g
Gouty inflammation
Nutrition for arthritic joints of the gouty type excludes the use of certain foods, such as:
- foods containing purines (legumes, organ meats, meat and seafood);
- s alted fish;
- marinades;
- smoked meats;
- sorrel;
- chocolate;
- raspberries;
- alcohol;
- coffee.
Volume limited:
- proteins;
- fat;
- s alt;
- carbs.
Increasing volume:
- fluid;
- alkalinizing products.
Norman Childers Diet
It is necessary to make a diet for arthritis together with your doctor, as many factors are taken into account:
- form of disease;
- stage;
- comorbidities.
For arthritis in the foot, knee or ankle, look out for the Norman Childers diet, which has been producing good results in practice since the middle of the last century. The main idea of the diet is the complete rejection of nightshade. That is, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers and so on.
Recipes
Very tasty and easy to prepare dish - steamed shrimp with vegetables. You will need:
- 0.5kg shrimp;
- favorite vegetables;
- bulb;
- 2 garlic cloves;
- olive oil;
- greens.
It is necessary to prepare all the ingredients (wash, peel, cut) and mix with the addition of oil. We transfer the whole mass to a double boiler and cook for 30 minutes.
Also many loved the potato casserole. Ingredients:
- 1kgpotatoes;
- 0.5 kg of mushrooms;
- onion;
- cottage cheese;
- butter (1 tablespoon).
Make mashed potatoes from 0.5 kg of potatoes. Sauté the onions and mushrooms in a frying pan. Put the ingredients in the baking dish in the following sequence - mashed potatoes - mushrooms - mashed potatoes - mushrooms. The remaining 0.5 kg of potatoes are peeled and cut into circles - this will be the next layer. We spread the cottage cheese on the very top and send the casserole to the oven preheated to 200 degrees for an hour.
