11 Food Dos and Don’ts to Tame Inflammation

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS: TIPS FOR EVERYDAY CARE   Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on May 01, 2015

1. Keep It Simple  Although no diet is proven to cure or treat psoriatic arthritis, you can choose foods that will help lower inflammation. Go for items that haven’t been highly processed. You want ones that are still close to their natural state.
2. DON’T Avoid Nightshade Vegetables  Tomatoes, white potatoes, peppers, and eggplants are sometimes called “nightshade” veggies. Some holistic health practitioners say they fuel inflammatory diseases, like arthritis and lupus. But there’s no proof of that. Take tomatoes, for example. They have lycopene and vitamin C that help curb inflammation. Chili peppers also have benefits.Read more and look at the slideshow here.