Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be avoided by individuals with arthritis 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.
Gluten containing foods
- Consumption of gluten containing foods, such as, wheat, barley, rye, triticale, and malt could contribute to exacerbation of arthritis in individuals with history.
- Avoiding/minimizing consumption of these gluten-containing grains and products made of them can be of significant help in preventing exacerbation of joint pains in individuals with arthritis.
Red meat
- In general, red meat is known to aggravate inflammation in various body parts. Excessive consumption of red meat by individuals with arthritis can lead to worsening and frequent exacerbation of joint pains.
- Avoiding/minimizing consumption of red meat products can be of significant help in preventing exacerbation of joint pains in individuals with arthritis.
