Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be avoided by individuals with osteoarthritis as follows:
Processed bread and products:
- Refined bread and products, such as, white bread and pasta, are also known to aggravate inflammation of joints, leading to exacerbation of arthritis in individuals with history.
- Processing of these foods can lead to generation of some chemicals known to contribute to or aggravate inflammation and joint pains.
- Avoiding/minimizing consumption of white bread and pasta can be of significant help in preventing exacerbation of joint pains in individuals with arthritis.
Highly processed meats:
- Cooking food at high temperatures can lead to generation of some chemicals known to contribute to or aggravate inflammation and joint pains.
- So, individuals with history of arthritis should avoid or minimize consumption of highly processed, grilled, and baked meat & meat products, such as, hotdogs, bologna, and sausages.
Highly processed dairy products:
- Consumption of highly processed dairy & cheese products, such as, butter, margarine, American cheese, parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese can lead to generation of some chemicals known to contribute to or aggravate inflammation and joint pains.
- So, individuals with history of arthritis should avoid or minimize consumption of highly processed dairy and cheese products.
