The best approach to food for people with RA – or anyone else – is a well-balanced diet which, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, should be centered on plant-based foods. Approximately two-thirds of your diet should come from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. read more
People with rheumatoid arthritis are constantly seeking to ease its symptoms with food and dietary supplements. While researchers have turned up no magic elixir to cure RA, several studies show a connection between certain foods and the inflammation that characterizes this autoimmune condition. read more
It’s shown promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis, possibly due to its favorable ratio of omega-3 fats to arachidonic acid . In a 3-month study of 51 rheumatoid arthritis patients, one group followed a Mediterranean diet while the control group ate a standard Western diet. read more