9 Foods To Avoid If You Have Arthritis By rjoachim | December 2, 2022 Research shows some arthritis symptoms can be exasperated with some specific foods. If you suffer from this painful malady, you can avoid those that make flare-ups more common and eat foods that will lessen the symptoms.Cut back on:Fried and processed foodsRed meat, such as burgers and steaksProcessed meats like hot dogs, brats and other sausagesRefined carbohydrates like the ones you find in breads and pastriesDairy products, because for many people, casein, a protein common in milk, ice cream and cheese, has been shown to irritate the tissue around jointsAlcohol and tobaccoExcessive saltVegetable oilsMargarinesSoda and other sugar-sweetened beveragesA Harvard Health Study suggested that these foods can help reduce inflammation:TomatoesFruitsNutsOlive oilLeafy greensFatty fishMany of these foods fit what’s known as the Mediterranean Lifestyle Diet and it has been shown to be an effective anti-inflammatory way to eat. https://www.avera.org/balance/rheumatology/foods-that-trigger-arthritis/ Pinterest Posted in Diet & Nutrition