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If you suffer from arthritis, you know that the joint pain and stiffness can be unbearable at times. It can stop you from going about your day-to-day activities, interrupt you at work, prevent you from giving your all to your kids and grandkids, cause you to turn down social activities and it may disrupt normal tasks, like sleep and exercise. While changes to your diet won't cure your arthritis, avoiding certain types of foods can help decrease the inflammation and ease the symptoms.
Certain Cooking Oils
When you cook, be careful what kind of oil you use. Canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, peanut oil and grapeseed oil all contain omega-6 fatty acids. While you need some of these fatty acids to thrive, consuming these oils can lead to an excess, which promotes inflammation in the body. Try switching to olive oil instead.
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You probably didn't expect to see healthy vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers, on the list, but they can actually interfere with your symptoms. These veggies contain solanine, a compound that can aggravate arthritis. Other foods that contain solanine are eggplant and potatoes.
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Fried Foods
If you love fried chicken, fried shrimp, onion rings, doughnuts and all the other amazingly delicious fried foods available, you could be causing yourself more joint pain than necessary. These foods — especially when they're from a fast food restaurant — contain trans fats, which can lead to inflammation.
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High-Sodium Foods
Another reason to skip the fast food, along with processed, frozen and canned foods, is that they tend to be pretty high in sodium. For many people, high-sodium foods can lead to increased inflammation in the body. Try cooking at home more instead of eating out. Skip the canned soup or that frozen TV dinner, and make your own.
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Cheese
Dairy products like cheese contain a certain type of protein that can aggravate arthritis in some people. So, if you're having a flare up, it may be time to cut back not just on cheese, but on any type of product made from milk. As a matter of fact, you may even consider going vegan some or all of the time.
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White Bread
Refined carbohydrates — think white bread, white rice, potatoes, crackers and cereal — contain something called advanced glycation ends (AGEs), and the more scientists learn about them, the more they think they may contribute to a number of health issues, like diabetes, heart disease and obesity. They can also increase the amount of inflammation in the body, which may make your arthritis worse.
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French Fries
When it comes to foods to avoid if you suffer from arthritis, french fries may top the list. They contain refined carbohydrates, they're often cooked in oils that contain omega-6 fatty acids, and the potatoes contain solanine. If you must have fries, try making them out of healthier sweet potatoes or zucchini instead.
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Sugar
You already know that sugar isn't good for you, and consuming too much of it can lead to a whole host of health issues. Sugar impacts arthritis by flooding the body with inflammation. For this reason, it's best to say no to that cookie or soda.
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Alcohol
Alcohol isn't exactly a food, but if you have arthritis, it's something you want to cut back on or eliminate all together. The problem is that adult beverages cause your liver not to function as well as it should, and anyone whose liver isn't working at full capacity typically has a lot of inflammation in his or her body.
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Red Meat
Last but not least, if you eat a lot of red meat, it may be time to cut back. Not only do these meats contain a lot of AGEs, but they can raise your cholesterol, which can also lead to more inflammation in the body. Again, many arthritis sufferers find that a vegan lifestyle can really help improve their symptoms.
