Arthritis Diet (Cont.)

The Well-Balanced Arthritis Diet

If you have arthritis, it is important that you eat a well-balanced diet and control your weight. A well-balanced diet can help you feel better and can be a positive step in dealing with arthritis. It can also help decrease your chances of developing heart disease or certain types of cancer.
 
Controlling your weight can help minimize stress on the weight-bearing joints, such as the knees, hips, and the joints of the feet. It can also minimize your risk of developing other health problems.
 
Some suggestions for eating a well-balanced diet and controlling your weight include:
 
  • Eating a heart-healthy diet. This diet should include foods such as:
     
    • Fruits, vegetables, grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
    • Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
 
  • Limiting foods with saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and added sugars.
     
  • Getting regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week.
     
  • Limiting your intake of alcohol.
     
(Click Arthritis and Exercise for more suggestions on ways to stay active with arthritis. Click BMI Calculator to see if your weight is within a healthy range.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD