John Myers
Little meat, but like fish and lots of vegetables is the motto for psoriasis. Because all these foods contain anti-inflammatory substances.
In the case of rheumatic diseases such as psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, it is helpful and beneficial to pay attention to an anti-inflammatory diet. Vegetables and low-sugar (!) types of fruit, good protein – such as from nuts and legumes – and high-quality vegetable oils are part of the daily menu. As an anti-inflammatory, gently cold-pressed linseed oil and wheat germ oil should not be missing in the kitchen. Wheat germ oil also contains a lot of valuable vitamin E with healing potential for the skin.
With psoriasis, pay attention to omega-3 fatty acids
According to current studies, reducing meat consumption can improve psoriasis. Pork, veal, egg yolk, and high-fat dairy products, in particular, contain the pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid or its relatives. Fish and seafood also contain arachidonic acid, but at the same time, they shine with a high content of anti-inflammatory fatty acids (omega-3 fatty acids), especially fatty sea fish such as salmon, herring, and mackerel, which also provide us with some vitamin D.
The most important diet tips for psoriasis
- Daily raw food: It suppresses the activity of the inflammatory flare-ups and helps to detoxify the body with its antioxidants.
- Fatty sea fish such as salmon, herring, or mackerel contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.
- Avoid inflammatory substances such as sugar, wheat products, pork, and sausage as much as possible.
- Relieve the bowels. It is our immune organ and wants to regenerate itself at night. Light evening meals (boiled/steamed) and a long overnight meal break (12-13 hours) help. Rather than breakfast, a “Spätstück”! Eat 2-3 meals a day if possible.
- If you do get hungry: Emergency snacks should be low in sugar and anti-inflammatory, e.g. B. Nuts, some natural yogurt, or a slice of wild salmon with apple.
- Meal examples: Breakfast: quark with fruit and linseed oil/wheat germ oil or wholemeal bread with cream cheese and raw vegetables; Lunch: mixed food, e.g. B. Two hands of spelled pasta or brown rice with three hands of vegetables of your choice. Dinner: e.g. B. Vegetable soup or steamed fish with vegetables.
- Vitamin E has an antioxidant effect and acts as a balm for the skin. Sources are vegetable oils, especially wheat germ oil.
- Hawthorn tea improves blood flow in the vessels and strengthens the heart muscle.
