| There are various theories about the cause of | | | | sugar and red meat trimmed of excess fat can also |
| rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic | | | | be included the diet. Though in some cases of |
| disease that inflames the joints in the body, causing | | | | rheumatoid arthritis more consumption of red meat has |
| pain and stiffness. It is not completely curable. In its | | | | been identified as aggravating inflammation in the joints, |
| advanced stages, rheumatoid arthritis makes the joints | | | | small quantities are harmless. |
| deformed and immobile, simultaneously affecting other | | | | The diet should also include minerals like calcium and |
| organs, too. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that can | | | | iron, and vitamins like B and C. Also, the body weight |
| affect anyone, any time, at any age. Since prevention | | | | should be always under control. This is because a |
| is better than cure, a diet rich in nutrition, such as | | | | person having rheumatoid arthritis may turn anemic, |
| carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, is | | | | lose bone density, develop a fever, and develop other |
| best recommended. In the case of arthritis, a good diet | | | | symptoms that body cannot withstand with the pain |
| will help in keeping the disease under control, even | | | | and stiffness. At such a time, weight gain will only |
| though cure is a one percent chance. | | | | increase inflammation and pain in the swollen joints. |
| As per the body requirements, a diet should be | | | | Diet supplements such as calcium and folic acid are |
| combination of every food in large, moderate, and | | | | recommended, especially when taking medication. |
| small amounts followed by a regular exercise plan or a | | | | Drugs taken for rheumatoid arthritis may have side |
| physically active lifestyle. The typical diet should contain | | | | effects and can affect the normal status of the |
| vegetables and fruit, cereals, grains, bread, legumes | | | | vitamins and minerals in the body. For instance, folic |
| and beans, skimmed milk, and oils that are low in | | | | acid is administered with methotrxate a drug used to |
| saturated fats. Researchers have identified a diet rich | | | | fight arthritis. Similarly, alcohol and other beverages |
| in fish oil and a vegetarian diet as a good sources to | | | | such as coffee should be avoided when taking certain |
| combat rheumatoid arthritis. Moderate amounts of | | | | other drugs. |