Stacy,

I changed my diet slowly. It's easier this way and not so overwhelming. I cut out beef and pork 15 years ago. I did not have RA at that time, it was a matter of digestive issues. There's an article on this website about the Mediterranean diet. When you have RA, I have found it's a matter of trying to notice when you feel a flare up after you've eaten certain foods. For myself, I love fried chicken, Chinese food, both of these foods cause me pain the following day. I've cut the food items I've noticed the cause inflammation out of my diet. This is a slow process of elimination.

yes and absolutely no alcohol or pay the price for days

I can't eat much sugar however I do enjoy cocoa chocolate even found a bar that is 92% cocoa which when digesting releases stem cells from your bone marrow to go whereever in your body is stressed or in trouble. I have read Dr. Li's book "Eat to Beat Disease" twice. Also got his cookbook.

I got rid of sugar first thing, and only eat clean, which means no sugar, processed, or packaged foods. Only fresh veggies,fruits, and lean meats. And cook with avocado or olive oil.

Anti inflammatory Diet also depends on other comobid conditions, ie. Diabetes. I'm an RDN based in Florida with RA.