OSTEOARTHRITIS
DIET
by Michael Lam, MD, MPH, ABAAM, CNC and Dorine Tan,
RD, MPH, ABAAHP |
| Goals |
| 1) Keep your body weight at Ideal body weight. |
| 2)
Avoid food that are high in fat, high in sugar, high protein |
| 3)
Drinkat least 8 glasses of filtered water a day |
| 4)
Avoid crash dieting or fasting - lifestyle change is crucial |
| 5)
NO alcohol, NO tobacco |
| 6)
NO Dairy Products |
| 7)
Take the recommended supplements : Liquid OM3, Bromelain, MSM, Joint
Formula |
| Most
Beneficial |
| Raw
Green Vegetable Juice |
Green
Food - keep internal terrain alkaline, Detoxify, active enzymes |
| Cold
water Fish in moderation |
high
in Omega3 fatty acid |
| Food
To Avoid |
| Dairy
Products |
Cause
Inflammation or allergy reaction |
| All
wheat products |
Cause
Inflammation or allergy reaction |
| All
animal products except fish |
Make
the internal environment more acidic. Acid in the joints promotes
inflammation |
| spinach,
cranberries, plums, buckwheat, nuts. |
High
In Oxalic Acid |
| Potatoes,
Peppers, Eggplant, Tomatoes |
Nightshade
plants or solamines - cause inflammation |
| Fatty
meats, eggs |
Make
the internal environment more acidic. Acid in the joints promotes
inflammation |
| Caffeine,
alcoho |
Make
the internal environment more acidic. Acid in the joints promotes
inflammation |
| Saturated
fats, Hydrogenated oils, rich-fatty foods, fried foods, margarine,
shortening |
Cause
an increase in the pro-inflammation substance in the body. |
| Refined
sugar |
Make
the internal environment more acidic. Acid in the joints promotes
inflammation |