5. The Meat Dilemma: Red and Processed Meats
That juicy steak or morning bacon might taste amazing, but they can spell trouble for arthritis sufferers. Red meat contains a compound called neu5gc (N-glycolylneuraminic acid) that the body may identify as foreign, triggering an immune response. Processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, and deli meats contain chemical preservatives and high levels of advanced glycation end products that can increase inflammation.