OSTEOARTHRITIS (arthritis of the knee) is a type of arthritis
that is quite common, especially in adults. The inflammation causes severe
joint pain accompanied by swelling. The symptoms will continue to worsen if the
patient consumes foods that trigger inflammation.
For this reason, patients
must pay attention to food choices. Let's look at some foods for people with
osteoarthritis which should be avoided below.
List of dietary restrictions for osteoarthritis sufferers
In order for inflammation
not to spread and get worse, the choice of food for patients with
osteorarthritis must be considered. Some foods that should be avoided include:
1. Sugary food or drink
Sugary foods such as
sodas, sweet tea, sweets, or cakes, are sweet and spoil the tongue.
Unfortunately, it is
included in the list of dietary restrictions for people with osteoarthritis for
consumption.
Why?
Sugar can trigger the release
of cytokines, which are small proteins that carry inflammatory signals in the
body. As a result, an inflammatory reaction will occur and make your tense
joints become weaker.
Even though sugary food
is not good, you can still use natural sweeteners instead, for example honey.
However, its use must be
limited.
In addition, processed
carbohydrate foods such as white rice, potato chips, white bread can trigger
joint pain. These foods stimulate the production of oxidants which can increase
inflammation in the body.
2. Food contains a lot of salt
Salty food really makes
you addicted and wants to eat again and again. Even though it's delicious on
the tongue, this food contains a lot of sodium so it's a food tab for
osteoarthritis sufferers.
High sodium levels cause
body cells to hold water. As a result, the swelling in the joints will increase
and the risk of joint damage will increase.
To apply a diet of salt
to food, use spices instead. Add more garlic, paprika, pepper, or lime or lemon
juice to your cooking.
3. Foods high in saturated fat
French fries, donuts,
burgers and other junk food contain high saturated fat. Chemical compounds from
food frying products can increase cholesterol in the body so that inflammation
gets worse.
In addition, these foods
also tend to make you gain weight.
This will increase the
pressure on the joints in your knee that have been troubled. In addition to
avoiding fast food, frying food for people with osteoarthritis should use olive
oil or corn oil.
4. Foods that contain omega 6 fatty acids
All nutrients will nourish
the body if the levels are balanced. One of them is omega 6 fatty acids which
play a role in cell formation and prevent inflammation.
If the levels are
excessive, instead of preventing inflammation, these fatty acids actually make
inflammation worse. Usually these fatty acids are in egg yolk or red meat.
5. Milk
In some people, dairy
products can increase inflammation and trigger joint pain.
So, always pay attention
to how your body reacts after consuming processed foods from milk.
If an uncomfortable
reaction arises after eating dairy products from animals or goats, replace them
with safer soy milk or almond milk.
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