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Doable goals
To diet for arthritis you need to be willing to make some changes in your diet. Moreover, if arthritis runs in the family then you have an increased risk, so it may be wise to make the changes. Whatever you're willing to do will most certainly be of benefit.
Make the changes slowly if you're having a hard time giving up certain foods or drinks. You can do this with small doable goals. Of course, you can always eat or drink them once in a great while just not every day. - 2
Weigh In
Weigh in and be sure that you're at a healthy weight. Excess weight places stress on weight bearing joints. If you're not at a healthy weight then you're at a greater risk of arthritis. A diet for arthritis can help you lose weight; however, it's up to you to cut back on calories. It's not only the kind of foods you eat it's also how much.
Get in the habit of reading food labels. Educate yourself and get the facts on fats, protein, carbohydrates, sodium, sugar, calories and in general what ingredients are in the foods you buy and eat. You need to know what they are and what they do the good and the bad. The more informed you are the healthier you will be. - 3
Cut back
Cut back or get rid of red and fatty meat, dairy, salt, sugar, corn, eggs, white flour, additives, fried foods, animal fat, refined and processed foods, citrus, soft drinks, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. When you're on a diet for arthritis it's recommended that you eat more like a vegetarian.
Do eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, salmon, mackerel, tuna, whitefish, nuts, seeds, whole grains and soy products in place of dairy. Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as grapes, grapefruit, oranges, watermelon, broccoli, asparagus, avocados etc. Green and black teas also have antioxidant benefits. - 4
Supplements
Consider supplements in addition to your diet. Two supplements in particular are used by arthritis sufferers and they are Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Consult with a doctor or nutritionist to guide you on how much and how often to take them.
Lastly, if you start a diet for arthritis before you have symptoms you may be able to prevent it altogether. Also, consider the fact that your chances of avoiding arthritis increase even more with regular exercise.
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