Everyone knows eating healthy food is good for you, but if
you have psoriasis, it’s even more crucial that you nourish your skin with
certain nutritional foods and avoid others to reduce flare-ups.
Psoriasis is More
Than Skin Deep
Psoriasis is associated with comorbidity, meaning it is
associated with one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to the primary
disease of psoriasis. By following a healthier lifestyle, the less likelihood
conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and
Crohn’s disease can affect your life.
Foods to Avoid
A lot of the foods that psoriatics should avoid are also
foods identified by nutritionists as those that contribute to a host of other
health problems. Avoid these foods to reduce psoriasis flare-ups:
- Processed foods
- Sugary foods (white flour, white rice)
- Omega-6 fatty acids (red meat, cow’s milk, vegetable shortening)
- Alcohol
- Gluten
Gluten and Psoriasis
In recent years, much has come to the forefront about gluten
sensitivity. About 25% of psoriatics are also sensitive to gluten products.
Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye foods and is included in a variety of
everyday staples—bread, pasta, cheese, dressings, soy sauce, etc.
Foods that Help
Foods that help psoriatics reduce the amount of inflammation
include:
- Omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts, fish such as salmon, anchovies, sardines and mackerel)
- Seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, flax)
- Monosaturated fatty acids (avocados, olive oil)
- Leafy green vegetables (kale, spinach, collard greens, swiss chard)
- Colorful vegetables (red cabbage, red, orange and yellow peppers)
- Fresh fruit
Remember, what we eat is who we are. Following a healthy
diet not only helps to reduce psoriasis symptoms, but can set you up for a longer,
more active lifestyle.
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