Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be included on diet by individuals with osteoarthritis as follows: Low omega-6 fatty acids and trans fats: Consumption of food products rich in omega-6 fatty acids and trans fats is known to aggravate inflammation, leading to exacerbation of joint pains in individuals with history of arthritis. Products low in omega-6 fatty acids and trans fats include seed and vegetable oils such as, safflower oil, olive oil, and coconut oil. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be included on diet by individuals with osteoarthritis as follows: Limit added sugars: Individuals with arthritis should scan through the food labels closely, to avoid picking items listed rich in added sugars. Picking low-carb versions and diet versions of favorite foods and minimizing consumption of desserts, such as, cookies, candies, and ice cream, can be of significant help in preventing exacerbation of joint pains in individuals with arthritis. Fresh [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be on diet included by individuals with osteoarthritis as follows: Fluid intake: Observe compliance with intake of your recommended fluid volume. In general, the daily requirement of an average adult could be around 3 – 3.5 liters of fluid. Compliance with fluid intake recommendations helps with not only with synthesis of synovial fluid needed to maintain joint mobility, but also contributes to regular excretion of inflammatory mediators through urine. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be avoided by individuals with osteoarthritis as follows: Vegetables: Vegetables belonging to nightshade family, such as, tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant, green peppers, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, chili peppers, and potatoes are believed to promote inflammation. These vegetables contain a product called solanine, which is known to aggravate inflammation in various body parts. Individuals with history of arthritis must limit or observe moderation with intake of these vegetables and products made [...]

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 [...]