rthritis is characterized by swollen and painful one or more joints. Stiffed and painful joints are the main complaints presented in Arthritis. The peculiar point is that these complaints worsen with age. There are different types of arthritis and the more commonly occurring are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. In Osteoarthritis, there occurs a breakdown of bone cartilage. While in Rheumatoid arthritis, the body’s own immune system attacks the joints causing damage to them. Increased uric acid, lupus, or psoriasis causes the other form of arthritis. Along with the medicines, you need to control your diet in order to get treated. A healthy and balanced diet can be effective to achieve the optimum uric acid level. It can also provide energy and nutrients that are sufficient to maintain optimal health and reduces the risk of gout.
| AVOID | ALLOWED TO TAKE |
| VEGETABLES | VEGETABLES |
| Canned & Frozen Vegetables, Raw Vegetables, Tomatoes, Eggplant / Brinjal, Radish, Ginger (In moderation) | Zucchini, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sweet Potato, Potato, Pumpkin, Coriander, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mushroom, Carrot, Peas, Okra, Bell Pepper, Taro Roots, Onion, Ridge Gourd, Drumstick, Beetroot, Round Gourd, Turnip, Beans, Cucumber, Parsley, All Green Leafy Vegetables (Spinach, Mustard Greens, Fenugreek Leaves, Asparagus, Chicory Greens, Collard Greens), Brussel Sprouts, Lettuce, Kale, Squash |
| FRUITS | FRUITS |
| Canned & Frozen Fruits, Coconut, Citrus Fruits like Orange, Mango, Strawberry, Lime, Lemon, Grapes, Blueberry, Pineapple, Kiwi, Sour Cherries, Blackcurrant | Apple, Banana, Cherry, Avocado, Peaches, Pear, Pomegranate, Apricot, Blueberry, Amla, Plums, Dates, Papaya, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Fresh Coconut, Sapodilla |
| PULSES | PULSES |
| Canned & Frozen Pulses, All other Heavy Lentils | Yellow Lentils, Green Lentils, Split Pigeon Peas, Split Grams, Black Grams |
| MILK PRODUCTS | MILK PRODUCTS |
| All Other Dairy Products | Low-fat Milk with Turmeric, Cow’s Ghee – Limited |
| DRY FRUITS & SEEDS | DRY FRUITS & SEEDS |
| Cashew, Pistachio, Peanut | 5-6 Almonds, 1 Walnut, 5-6 Raisins, 2 Figs, 2 Dates (All Soaked in Water Overnight), Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds |
| CEREALS | CEREALS |
| Refined Whole Grains, White Refined Flour and its Products, White Rice, Barley, Rye | Wheat, Brown Rice, Oats, Quinoa, Corn, Kodo Millet, Foxtail Millet, Little Millet, Browntop Millet, Kamut |
| OILS | OILS |
| Unsaturated Fats, Refined Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil | Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Mustard Oil |
| SPICES | SPICES |
| Excess Salt, Green & Red Chili, PimientoNote – Nearly all the Spices are to be Limited. Only Plain and Simple Food is to be Preferred. | Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander, Black Pepper, Thyme, Fennel, Dry Ginger, Basil, Mustard Seeds, Nutmeg, Curry Leaves, Cloves, Celery, Cinnamon, Sesame, Limited Rock Salt, Rosemary |
| FLESH FOODS / NON-VEG | FLESH FOODS / NON-VEG |
| Avoid All other Non-Vegetarian Food | Egg white, Skinless Chicken, Lean Meat – Both 75-100 Grams |
| OTHER FOODS | OTHER FOODS |
| Packaged, Canned, Processed, Fried, Spicy, Junk, Cream-based and Bakery Products, Refined Sugar, Alcohol, Soft drinks, Squashes, Jams, Sauces, Pickles, Coffee, Tea, Chocolates, Vinegar, Ice-cream | Vermicelli, Veg Poha, Salad, Sprouts, Tofu, Soy Milk |
HOME REMEDIES
- Coriander Seeds Water: Boil 4 – 5 leaves in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
- Ginger Tulsi Tea: Boil a 1-inch piece of Ginger, 5-6 Basil leaves, and add a pinch of Black Pepper in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
- Flaxseed Water: Roasted Flax seed 1 tsp with normal water can be consumed, after meals.
- Herbal Teas:
- Boil 1 tsp. each of Fennel, Dhaniya, Cumin in 3 cups of Water till it’s reduced to 1 cup. Take this Herbal Concoction twice a day.
- Fresh Homemade Green Tea without Lemon.
OTHER TIPS / RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEART PATIENTS
- Do not skip any meal, especially Breakfast.
- Increase Consumption of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Must Drink 8- 10 Glasses of Water Daily, it detoxifies.
- Walking for 30 min is Recommended.
- Whole Fruit should be Preferred to Fruit Juices.
- Avoid Smoking and Alcohol.
- Manage your weight. If you are overweight, reduce it as extra weight puts more pressure on knees, feet, hips, and other joints.
- Go for light exercises like walking, cycling, or swimming. It helps in managing weight and maintaining good flexibility of joints.
- Yoga can help in the reduction of stress, eases joint pains, and improves joint flexibility. The asanas that can be done in this condition (under supervision) are Eagle pose, Forward bend, Bow pose, Camel pose, Child pose, Head-to-knee pose, Knee-to-chest pose
- Abhyanga massage can be a good way to relieve arthritic pain. It is a sort of oil massage which can be done at home also with sesame oil.
- Take some castor oil mixed with turmeric and rub it on the painful joint. Then wrap that joint with a towel and place a hot bottle over it (as much your body can tolerate) for around 10 minutes.
- Pranayama can be a good option to ease arthritic pain as it has been used since ancient times to treat various illnesses like arthritis.
- Avoid stress as it is also a triggering factor. You can do Yoga and meditation for it.
- Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
- In General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
- Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.