As the fear rises that we are putting harmful and potentially dangerous chemicals in our bodies to cure our ailments, more and more people are turning towards natural cures and remedies and this includes treating psoriasis. Within this article we are going to discuss the benefits of a simple diet plan that studies have shown can help decrease the symptoms of psoriasis.
What is being called the Anti-Inflammatory Diet for psoriasis has begun to attract a great deal of attention in the psoriasis community. Although the research is not yet conclusive that this diet plan actually is the cause of reduction of inflammation in psoriasis patients many people are jumping on board to give it a try.
What’s interesting is that many of the foods suggested within this diet plan are similar to the American Heart Healthy diet plan. What this means to you is that whether you experience a major change in symptoms or just a small change, the food you are choosing to eat is slowly bettering your health.
The foods listed below are thought to have natural healing properties that reduce inflammation and in the case of psoriasis patients, reduce your pain and overall symptoms as well.
- Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
- Try to avoid eating trans fats and saturated fats
- Include more whole grains in your diet
- Try to avoid carbohydrates such as white rice and pasta
- Find foods with high levels of lean protein such as skinless chicken breasts, red meat and dairy foods with full fat content.
- You will want to avoid overly processed foods such as fast food restaurants
As you can see, this is not the type of diet plan that is going to help you lose weight; it is instead an eating plan. The Anti-Inflammatory diet can help you avoid the foods that can be causing you to gain weight but the purpose of this plan is to provide your body with as many natural nutrients as possible. Although there is nothing wrong with vitamins and supplements if you have to utilize this avenue but it is always better to get these nutrients from chosen foods if you can.
A great example of a day based on the Anti-Inflammatory diet for psoriasis can include:
Breakfast: a simple bowl of whole grain oatmeal mixed with fresh blueberries and green tea as a beverage. (No sugars added to the oatmeal or tea)
Lunch: an egg salad sandwich made with whole grain bread and a natural fruit/vegetable smoothie to go with it.
Afternoon Snack: nuts are always a great choice such as natural walnuts or even a small piece of dark chocolate has the nutrients your body needs.
Dinner: a spinach salad with cranberries and walnuts followed by whole wheat pasta made with a turkey meat sauce and for dessert a delicious apple pie made with no butter.
Consider changing your diet today and utilizing an anti inflammatory diet and natural cures for psoriasis!
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