Managing arthritis can be a full-time job. There are certain activities and medication to be avoided to keep pain levels low, but there are also a number of foods that affect your joints and tissue. These are the worst FIVE foods to avoid for arthritis.
1. ANYTHING with Gluten
Sorry, my carb-loving friends, but you may have to say goodbye to traditional pastas and breads.
Aside from the fact that these foods pack a ton of carbohydrates, gluten can cause an incredible amount of inflammation.
Not everyone will have adverse reactions to gluten: current estimates[1] say that around 13% of the population has some form of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and around 1% of the population has full-blown celiac disease.
Unfortunately, around 40% of the population is a carrier for the gene that causes celiac disease. Environmental factors that could trigger the gene to ‘turn on’ range from pregnancy, illness, menopause, antibiotic use, prolonged use of ibuprofen, gastrointestinal infections to a simple stomach flu.[2] If you have arthritis, it’s really best (and healthier for your waistline) not to chance it.