Top 9 Foods to Avoid if You Have Joint Pains
Joint pain significantly worsens even the simplest daily activities and leads to inflammation, swelling, and discomfort. Many people suffer from these pains. The pain can vary from medium to severe, from acute to chronic. The main causes of pain to the joints are gout and arthritis, as well as injuries, leukemia, broken or dislocated bones, fibromyalgia, lupus, tense muscles, among others…
This pain may also be aggravated by certain foods, and may also be relieved by others. The following list contains the foods that we should avoid in case of having any joint pain:
2. Red and Processed Meats
Red and processed meats have purine and chemical nitrite, which aggravates pain and inflammation. It also contains toxins that produce glaciation, a chemical reaction that makes us grow old.
According to a 2014 study, conducted in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” the glucan present in red meat strengthens the growth of cancer and worsens inflammation. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published another study that found a link between red meat and symptoms of inflammation.
5. Dairy products
Dairy products also worsen pain, as they are high in protein. According to the “Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine,” the protein also irritates the tissues surrounding the joints.
Additionally, saturated fats in dairy products (cheese, milk, butter) are also detrimental to joint pain. We should consume almonds, sesame seeds, spinach, soy milk, tofu, figs.
8. Whey proteins
Inflammation is also aggravated by “casein” and gluten. Casein produces uric acid, which in excessive levels leads to inflammation of the joints.
This condition is called “drop”. People sensitive to gluten are also prone to gout. The “Journal Nutrition Biochemistry” published a study in 2013, which showed that gluten-free foods reduce inflammation, adiposity, and insulin resistance.
8 Foods to Avoid if You Have Arthritis
This pain may also be aggravated by certain foods, and may also be relieved by others. The following list contains the foods that we should avoid in case of having any joint pain:
1. Sugar and artificial sweeteners
Excess sugar leads to inflammation and aging. The refined white sugar triggers the “cytokines”, the inflammatory agent. In addition, sugar leads to pressure on the joints and gain weight.
Remember that refined white sugar is not a food, but rather a chemical. Therefore, we should avoid soft drinks and/or sweetened with refined white sugar.
The “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” published a study in 2014, which showed that these foods could contribute to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in women. Therefore, use honey, molasses or stevia, and avoid sweets, sugar, soft drinks, sweet snacks, cereals with sugar and pastry.
Excess sugar leads to inflammation and aging. The refined white sugar triggers the “cytokines”, the inflammatory agent. In addition, sugar leads to pressure on the joints and gain weight.
Remember that refined white sugar is not a food, but rather a chemical. Therefore, we should avoid soft drinks and/or sweetened with refined white sugar.
The “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” published a study in 2014, which showed that these foods could contribute to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in women. Therefore, use honey, molasses or stevia, and avoid sweets, sugar, soft drinks, sweet snacks, cereals with sugar and pastry.
2. Red and Processed Meats
Red and processed meats have purine and chemical nitrite, which aggravates pain and inflammation. It also contains toxins that produce glaciation, a chemical reaction that makes us grow old.
According to a 2014 study, conducted in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” the glucan present in red meat strengthens the growth of cancer and worsens inflammation. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published another study that found a link between red meat and symptoms of inflammation.
3. Eggs
Regular consumption of eggs leads to more inflammation and swelling. The yolk aggravates the inflammation since it contains arachidonic acid, which produces “Prostaglandin” (cause of inflammation). Eggs also contain saturated fat, which also has detrimental effects.
4. Beer
Alcohol consumption has a negative effect on joint pain. Beer contains “purines”, which turn into uric acid, which makes joint pain worse. This drink also contains gluten, which is harmful to fragile joints.
Regular consumption of eggs leads to more inflammation and swelling. The yolk aggravates the inflammation since it contains arachidonic acid, which produces “Prostaglandin” (cause of inflammation). Eggs also contain saturated fat, which also has detrimental effects.
4. Beer
Alcohol consumption has a negative effect on joint pain. Beer contains “purines”, which turn into uric acid, which makes joint pain worse. This drink also contains gluten, which is harmful to fragile joints.
5. Dairy products
Dairy products also worsen pain, as they are high in protein. According to the “Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine,” the protein also irritates the tissues surrounding the joints.
Additionally, saturated fats in dairy products (cheese, milk, butter) are also detrimental to joint pain. We should consume almonds, sesame seeds, spinach, soy milk, tofu, figs.
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6. Refined Grains and Flours
It also has a high glycemic level, which stimulates aging and promotes inflammation.
It has been shown that the daily consumption of wheat products and cereal grains, encourages the development of chronic autoimmune diseases and increases the risk of heart problems, diabetes, and even cancer. We must replace it with coconut, almonds, whole grains, brown rice.
It also has a high glycemic level, which stimulates aging and promotes inflammation.
It has been shown that the daily consumption of wheat products and cereal grains, encourages the development of chronic autoimmune diseases and increases the risk of heart problems, diabetes, and even cancer. We must replace it with coconut, almonds, whole grains, brown rice.
7. Meals with Monosodium Glutamate
This additive is added to some foods to enhance the flavor, but it is extremely bad in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.
This additive is added to some foods to enhance the flavor, but it is extremely bad in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.
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8. Whey proteins
Inflammation is also aggravated by “casein” and gluten. Casein produces uric acid, which in excessive levels leads to inflammation of the joints.
This condition is called “drop”. People sensitive to gluten are also prone to gout. The “Journal Nutrition Biochemistry” published a study in 2013, which showed that gluten-free foods reduce inflammation, adiposity, and insulin resistance.
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9. Refined salt
Table salt is high in additives and chemicals that damage the balance of fluids in the body. to prevent the loss of calcium, so necessary for bones, avoid this salt.
Junk food is high in salt, so you should avoid it at all costs or consume very small amounts. Try replacing white salt with pink Himalayan salt or sea salt.
Table salt is high in additives and chemicals that damage the balance of fluids in the body. to prevent the loss of calcium, so necessary for bones, avoid this salt.
Junk food is high in salt, so you should avoid it at all costs or consume very small amounts. Try replacing white salt with pink Himalayan salt or sea salt.
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