The list of foods prohibited for psoriasis includes table salt. Its consumption is limited, since it not only irritates the gastrointestinal tract, but also "absorbs" water, contributes to the appearance of latent edema, weight gain and exacerbation of pathological processes in the metabolism. metabolism.
Excluding spices and spicy dishes, in addition to having a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, also adversely affects the skin (aromatic substances and essential oils), causing itching and inflammatory reactions on the skin.
Easily digestible carbohydrates (sugar, honey, sweets, etc. ) also cause inflammation, and also contribute to weight gain. Products containing preservatives, dyes, stabilizers and flavor enhancers should be excluded: they cause allergic and inflammatory reactions.
You should limit eating fatty foods, this aggravates lipid metabolism disorders, "gain" extra weight, "suppresses" the work of the digestive system.
List of prohibited products:
- pastries, especially fresh cakes, white bread, butter cookies;
- rich meat soup;
- fatty meat (especially pork), lard, sausage;
- smoked fish, meat, canned goods;
- spices (garlic, horseradish, vinegar, pepper, cloves, nutmeg);
- fatty dairy products;
- citrus fruits (a controversial issue, some nutritionists applaud them, others forbid them);
- seafood (lobster, crab, shrimp, mussel, oyster);
- highly allergenic fruits and berries (strawberries, pineapples, cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, cranberries);
- vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, legumes, eggplants, bell peppers);
- coffee, cocoa, chocolate;
- protein and cream butter, jam, honey, sweets;
- nuts, especially roasted and salted;
- egg;
- easily digestible cereals (sorghum, barley);
- internal organs.
The need to follow a diet
A patient following a psoriasis diet will soon notice a significant improvement in skin condition, a reduction in the frequency of recurrences, and a disappearance of itching and discomfort. In addition, nutritional therapy helps to normalize weight and gastrointestinal function, improve the appearance of hair and nails, and stimulate the immune system.
Why You Need a Psoriasis Diet
After eating food, complex biochemical processes are activated to break it down and assimilate it. The pH in the body depends on the composition of the food. When proteins are metabolized in tomatoes, eggplants, meat and fish, the environment becomes acidic. This is what often leads to the next recurrence of psoriasis. Therefore, the removal of such products will help avoid the appearance on the skin of the characteristic pink patches covered with silvery scales. Adhering to the diet for a long time leads to a significant improvement in the body. How does this happen:
- metabolism is normalized;
- the body's immunity to the effects of negative external and internal factors increases;
- The quality of sleep improves, vitality increases, apathy and fatigue disappear.
There is a certain allergic component in the pathogenesis (mechanism) of the development of psoriasis. Even its symptoms are similar to typical signs of sensitivity - the skin becomes inflamed, irritated, and a rash forms. Therefore, it is recommended to exclude allergenic foods from the diet. For example, chocolate, strawberries, citrus fruits.
Healthy foods
For psoriasis, any fermented dairy product is helpful, but only low in fat. Nutritionists recommend that patients regularly use soft cheeses without seasonings, varenets, fermented baked milk, yogurt, kefir. Your child's diet should definitely include cheese and drinking yogurt that is free of dyes and flavors. In addition, the following products should be on the weekly menu:
- boiled eggs or omelettes;
- lean meat - turkey, rabbit, chicken breast, lamb;
- fatty fish - salmon, Norwegian herring, sardines;
- dry grain bread;
- cereal porridge - buckwheat, millet, wheat, corn;
- lettuce, white cabbage, parsley, seasoning with any vegetable oil;
- zucchini, greens and roots of celery, carrots.
Food should not be deep-fried or deep-fried. They should be simmered in a little water or grilled. Steamed vegetables, meat or fish retain the maximum amount of nutrients, macro and trace elements, fat and water soluble vitamins.
Nutritionists recommend eating fruits and dried fruits as desserts. Especially useful is the daily use of figs, dried apricots, pineapples, grapes, cherries, peaches, dates. Among citrus fruits, only grapefruit is allowed. The dense rind of the fruit must be cut off. Don't forget about nuts (walnuts, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts), pumpkin and sunflower seeds. They perfectly alkalize the body, minimizing the risk of psoriasis recurrence.
Basic Nutrition Guide
The goals to follow with the psoriasis diet are:
- reduce the number of exacerbations of the disease;
- reduce the frequency and intensity of skin rashes;
- normalizes metabolism;
- stimulates the body's defenses;
- Improves the work of the digestive tract.
According to the classification, the psoriasis diet does not have a "separate table", which means that one should adhere to the general diet or treatment table number 15.
In the case of an exacerbation of the disease lasting several days, a calcium-reduced diet with pureed foods should be applied. Its daily caloric value is 1800 kilocalories, protein content - 50-70 grams, fat - no more than 40-60 grams, carbohydrates - about 250-300 grams. The exclusion of allergenic foods is also shown.
Each person's body is individual, and so there are no clear limits on the consumption of a particular food. There are many dietary approaches developed for psoriasis, the most famous of which are the Pegano diet and the Fire diet. They are similar in that they seek to regulate the acid-base balance in the body to stabilize the disease. That is, up to 70% of the daily diet should be alkaline forming products and about 30% acid forming products.
General principles of the psoriasis diet:
- drink liquids; The amount of free fluid should not be less than 2-2. 5 liters per day. Drinking plenty of water helps to remove toxins from the body, normalizes kidney function, prevents the development of constipation and increases skin pigmentation.
- weight; Excess body weight indicates deep metabolic disorders, especially lipids and carbohydrates. It is important to normalize weight, not overeat and exercise, because obesity disturbs the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system. The normalization of weight improves the condition of the skin, since the content of C-reactive protein in the blood decreases, which increases with obesity.