Arthritis pain can lead to a number of debilitating symptoms that patients will want to try and avoid.
The condition can make life more difficult when carrying out simply, everyday tasks.
But, just some simple lifestyle changes could go a long way in helping to prevent arthritis symptoms from flaring up.
Your arthritis pain may be triggered by certain foods, including pasta.
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“If you suffer from arthritis, it is important to understand what foods to avoid,” said the rheumatologist.
“The idea is to reduce inflammation by avoiding inflammatory foods but you also want a diet that reduces your chances of being overweight.
“After eating simple carbohydrates, blood sugar levels can increase. This would include foods such as snacks filled with sugar, pasta and white rice.
“When the blood sugar spikes, the body produces chemicals that increase inflammation. This can then cause problems with the joints.”
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You could also increase your chances of arthritis flare-ups by eating red meat.
There’s usually high levels of saturated fat in red meat, which can intensify inflammation, she added.
It also contains omega-6 fatty acids. These directly contribute to inflammation.
Patients should try to find the right balance of red meat in their diet, and in some cases, simply removing it from your diet altogether can help to relieve symptoms.
Common arthritis symptoms include joint pain, inflammation, and restricted movement.
There are two key types of arthritis in the UK; osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis to be diagnosed in the UK – around nine million people are believed to have osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis, meanwhile, is an auto-immune disease that has been diagnosed in about 400,000 individuals.
Source: Daily Express
