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If you have Arthritis, stay away from these foods…

There are several types of foods known to either promote or suppress inflammation in our bodies. If you seek out the anti-inflammatory options and avoid the inflammatory options, you may be able to ease arthritis pain and symptoms.

In order to help your arthritis, it is suggested that you avoid these types of food.

Cheese and high-fat dairy

Cheese, butter, cream cheese, margarine, and mayonnaise are all high is both saturated fats and AGEs—they’re big inflammation triggers and should be consumed sparingly.

Certain oils

Corn, peanut, sunflower, safflower, and soy oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are healthy in small doses. But excessive omega-6 consumption can trigger inflammatory chemicals.

This is not the case for the types of oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as olive, canola, and flaxseed oils. These varieties are healthy, even in larger amounts.

Refined grains

This includes white bread, white pasta, and crackers. Refined grains (as opposed to whole grain products) cause a spike in blood glucose level, which has been shown to increase levels of several inflammation markers in the body.

Another factor to consider about grains: People with gluten sensitivities may experience joint pain and inflammation from consuming wheat products.

Red Meat & Fried Food

Meat—especially red meat—is high in saturated fats, which cause high cholesterol and inflammation. On top of this, meat also contains high levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that stimulate inflammation, particularly when meat is cooked by broiling, grilling, roasting, or frying it.¹

It’s not just fried chicken you should avoid, though. Other fried foods, such as donuts and French fries, contain trans fats in addition to AGEs.

Processed Food:

Avoid processed foods such as baked goods and prepackaged meals and snacks. These items contain trans fats to help preserve them, and trans fats trigger systemic inflammation. To dodge trans fats, avoid any foods labeled as containing partially hydrogenated oils.