The list of prohibited foods for psoriasis includes table salt. Its consumption is limited, because it not only irritates the digestive tract, but also "attracts" water, contributing to the appearance of latent edemas, weight gain and aggravation of pathological processes of metabolism.
Excluded are spices and spicy dishes, which, in addition to negatively affecting the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, negatively affect the skin (aromatic substances and essential oils), cause itching and inflammatory reactions of the skin.
Digestible carbohydrates (sugar, honey, candy, 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 refrain from eating fatty foods, which worsen disorders of lipid metabolism, "add" extra pounds, "inhibit" the work of the digestive tract.
List of prohibited products:
- pastries, especially fresh, white bread, butter cookies;
- rich meat soups;
- fatty meats (especially pork), lard, sausages;
- smoked fish, meat, canned food;
- condiments (garlic, horseradish, vinegar, pepper, cloves, nutmeg);
- fatty dairy products;
- citrus fruits (controversial issue, some nutritionists welcome them, others forbid them);
- seafood (lobster, crabs, shrimps, mussels, oysters);
- highly allergenic fruits and berries (strawberry, pineapple, melon, strawberry, blueberry, mango, cranberry);
- vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkin, legumes, eggplants, peppers);
- coffee, cocoa, chocolate;
- protein and butter creams, jams, honey, sweets;
- nuts, in particular roasted and salted;
- eggs;
- easy to digest cereals (semolina, barley);
- waste.
The need to diet
A patient on a psoriasis diet will quickly see a significant improvement in the condition of the skin, a decrease in the frequency of relapses, and the disappearance of itching and discomfort. Additionally, nutritional therapy helps normalize weight and digestive tract function, improve the appearance of hair and nails, and boost the immune system.
Why you need a diet for psoriasis
After eating food, complex biochemical processes are triggered 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 predisposes to the next recurrence of psoriasis. Therefore, the removal of such products will help to avoid the appearance on the skin of the characteristic pink plaques covered with silvery scales. Adherence to a diet for a long time leads to a significant improvement in the body. How can 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 sensitization - the skin becomes inflamed, irritated, and rashes form. It is therefore advisable to exclude from the diet foods that cause allergies. For example, chocolate, strawberries, citrus fruits.
Healthy food
For psoriasis, all fermented milk products are useful, but only low in fat. Nutritionists recommend that patients more often use soft cheeses without spices, varenets, baked fermented milk, yogurt, kefir. The diet of children should definitely include cottage cheese and drinkable yogurt without colorings and flavors. In addition, the following products should be present in the weekly menu:
- hard-boiled eggs or omelets;
- lean meats - turkey, rabbit, chicken breast, lamb;
- fatty fish - salmon, Norwegian herring, sardines;
- whole grain dried bread;
- cereal porridge - buckwheat, millet, wheat, corn;
- salads of white cabbage, parsley beets, seasoned with any vegetable oil;
- zucchini, green vegetables and celeriac, carrots.
Food should not be fried or fried. They should be simmered in a little water or baked in the oven. Steamed vegetables, meat or fish retain the maximum amount of nutrients, macro and microelements, fat soluble and water soluble vitamins.
Nutritionists advise eating fruits and dried fruits as desserts. Especially useful is the daily use of figs, dried apricots, pineapple, grapes, cherries, peaches, dates. Among citrus fruits, only grapefruit is authorized. The dense skin of the fruit should be cut off. Don't forget the nuts (walnuts, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts), squash and sunflower seeds. They perfectly alkalize the body, minimizing the risk of psoriasis recurrence.
Basic nutritional guidelines
The goals of diet for psoriasis are:
- reduce the number of exacerbations of the disease;
- reduction in frequency and intensity of rashes;
- normalization of metabolism;
- stimulation of the body's defenses;
- improve the work of the digestive tract.
According to the classification, the diet for psoriasis does not have "its own table", which means adhering to the general diet or treatment table number 15.
In case of exacerbation of the disease for several days, a low-calorie diet with mashed food is recommended. Its daily energy value is 1800 kilocalories, its protein content - 50-70 grams, its fat - no more than 40-60 grams, its carbohydrates - about 250-300 grams. The exclusion of allergenic foods is also indicated.
Each person's body is individual, so there are no clear restrictions on the consumption of a particular food. There are many dietary methods developed for psoriasis, the best known 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 disease. That is, it is recommended to consume up to 70% of the daily diet in alkalizing products and about 30% in acidifying products.
General principles of a diet for psoriasis:
- liquids for drinking; Free water intake should not be less than 2 to 2, 5 liters per day. Drinking plenty of fluids removes toxins from the body, normalizes kidney function, prevents the development of constipation, and increases skin turgor.
- weight; Excess body weight indicates a profound metabolic disorder, especially of lipids and carbohydrates. It is important to normalize weight, not to overeat and exercise, because obesity disrupts the digestive tract and the cardiovascular system. Normalization of weight improves the condition of the skin, as the content of C-reactive protein in the blood decreases, which increases with obesity.