I wrote a brief introduction to Psoriasis yesterday and mentioned high level dietary considerations for managing the disease. This post is a follow up on that one, with specific foods to eat and avoid. It is worthwhile mentioning again, Psoriasis isn’t contagious, nor is it a result of poor personal hygiene. Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease caused by a number of factors or their combinations, including the genetic, environmental and immunological. [1]
Below are the specific foods Psoriasis patients may want to include and exclude from their diets. For the reasons behind their being mentioned here, please refer to Psoriasis: Dietary Considerations.
- Weight Loss
- Avoid fried foods
- Include snacks such as cucumber, tomatoes and carrots
- Watch your saturated fat intake
- Do not starve yourself
- Eat plenty of fibre, both soluble and insoluble
- Avoid processed foods
- Heart Healthy Foods [2]
- Eat plenty of soluble fibre
- Avoid more than 1.5 grams of sodium per day
- Limit alcohol
- Include Omega-3
- Include lean meats
- Avoid poultry with skin
- Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Include [2]
- Cold water fish
- Flaxseed, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, walnuts
- Colourful fruits and vegetables
- Inflammatory Foods to Avoid [2]
- Red meats with a high fat content, such as pork
- Milk and related dairy products
- Processed products
- Foods containing refined sugars
- Vegetables belonging to the Nightshade family, such as tomatoes, peppers and potatoes
- Gluten-free Foods [2]
References:
- Psoriasis: Dietary Considerations
http://calwellness.in/2018/06/12/psoriasis-dietary-considerations/ - Diet and Psoriasis
https://www.psoriasis.org/about-psoriasis/treatments/alternative/diet-supplements
