Osteoarthritis Diet

What kind of food should I AVOID if I have Osteoarthritis (OA)?

Here is a summary of foods that you want to avoid eating. Some of them may cause inflammation and joint stiffness.

Food source to avoid	What experts say about them
Reduce or avoid taking nightshade vegetables	Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers all contain a chemical called solanine. This substance can induce an allergic-like response and pain in some people with allergies. Stop this group of vegetables for one or two months to see if it helps to reduce pain and swelling. Research suggest that removing nightshade foods from your diet can reduce symptoms by up to 70%.
Reduce meat	Studies in large groups of population seems to show that a diet high in meat and fats is associated with increased number of people with inflammatory type arthritis. Other studies show that a vegetarian diet provides more of the needed anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
Eliminate "acid" foods	Foods that are "acid" may worsen joint inflammation. Scientist are not sure why this is the case. There is a lot of confusion with the term "acid" and "alkali". This term is used to described what the food does to the acidity in our body when they are processed, not whether they are themselves acidic or not. For example, oranges and tomatoes have acidic contents, but when our body process them, it results in alkali production and make the urine alkaline. Fruits are classified as an alkali foods. Protein-rich foods such as meat and diary products creates acid in our body and urine. See if reducing or eliminating acid forming foods helps with your arthritis symptoms.

What kind of food should I eat if I have osteoarthritis?

Healthy balance meals are very important to your overall health. Diets have a strong impact on your ailments. Eating the wrong food can worsen your ailments or make it better. Below are suggested for anyone planning to following an osteoarthritis diet.

If you have OA, there are additional nutritional considerations above and beyond just eating a balanced meal.

Below are examples of what you could include in your diet to help with reduce arthritis pain and stiffness.

Food source	What experts say about them
Sulfur-containing foods	Foods containing high amounts of sulfur are recommended. Sulfur is required for the maintenance of the cartilage and bone. Asparagus, cabbage, garlic and onion are high in sulfur content.
Fresh pineapple	Raw pineapple contains the active ingredient bromelain. It is an enzyme that shows good anti-inflammatory benefit.
Reduce fat intake	Cut back on taking fatty foods such as milk, diary products and read meats. Choose skim or 1% milk instead of homogenized milk when possible.
Reduce iron-intake	Some experts believe that high levels of iron in the blood may contribute to worsening of arthritis pain and inflammation. Get your needed iron from dietary sources instead of from iron supplements. Fish, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and peas are good sources of iron.
Eat fish, take fish oil or the omega-3 fatty acid capsules	Fish such as salmon, halibut, tuna, mackerel, lake trout, herring and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids. It shows anti-inflammatory activity and may be helpful in controlling pain and swelling.
Drink water	Avoid dehydration. Drinking water ensures that the fluid in the joints is present in sufficient levels. There is some evidence that people suffering from arthritic pain tends to be dehydrated.

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