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Could someone share a dietary chart that one could use and also with foods to avoid ?

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April 30
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There isn’t one fixed diet chart that works for everyone with rheumatoid arthritis, but a simple anti-inflammatory-style diet usually helps.

You can focus on foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and omega-3-rich foods like fish. Try to limit processed food, fried items, excess sugar, and too much red meat since these can trigger inflammation for some people.

Also, Antardhwani is a patient support group that shares helpful videos on diet and lifestyle for RA. You might find their content useful.

May 1
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Managing diet with RA can make a real difference in how you feel day-to-day. Here's a general guide on what to focus on and what to limit.

Foods to Include
- Fatty fish like salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, and kippers (rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s)
- Colorful fruits and vegetables (high in antioxidants)
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Managing diet with RA can make a real difference in how you feel day-to-day. Here's a general guide on what to focus on and what to limit.

Foods to Include:
- Fatty fish like salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, and kippers (rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s)
- Colorful fruits and vegetables (high in antioxidants)
- Anti-inflammatory herbs and spices like turmeric and ginger
- Olive oil as a cooking fat

Foods to Avoid or Limit:
- Alcohol
- Sugar and artificial sweeteners
- Processed and packaged foods (high in salt, preservatives, and additives)
- Soy products (tofu, tempeh, soy sauce)
- Grains like wheat, barley, rye, oats, and rice — even gluten-free grains can trigger inflammation in some people
- Legumes such as chickpeas, kidney beans, and peanuts
- Dairy products
- Cooking oils like sunflower, canola, and vegetable oil
- Fizzy drinks (sparkling mineral water is generally okay) Everyone's body responds differently, so keeping a food diary is a great way to track what triggers your flares personally. A myRAteam member shared that food journaling was a "game-changer" — they could tell almost instantly when ingredients in a product changed just by how their body reacted.

It's also really important to stick with your prescribed treatment plan while making dietary changes. Never adjust your medications without speaking to your rheumatologist first. For a personalized meal plan, asking for a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist is a smart move.

April 30

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