Baby Steps: Making Sustainable Changes to Your Diet
Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry about eliminating everything at once. Start by keeping a food journal to identify personal triggers. Maybe you’ll discover that some foods on this list don’t affect your symptoms as much as others. The Arthritis Foundation recommends: “The best diet for arthritis includes foods that help maintain a healthy weight and fight inflammation. A Mediterranean-style eating pattern fits the bill because it’s high in fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains—and studies confirm it can lower inflammation in the body.” Remember that everyone’s body responds differently.