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Food as Medicine: Autoimmune Disorders

A healthy diet can help the body in its efforts to heal itself, and in some
cases, particular foods can lessen symptoms. To address problems commonly
associated with autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis and
lupus), try the following:
 a.. Decrease protein toward 10 percent of daily caloric intake. Replace
animal protein as much as possible with plant protein.
 b.. Eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources
like spinach and kale.
 c.. Eat organically grown fruits and vegetables as much as possible.
 d.. Eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable
shortening, all partially hydrogenated oils, and all foods that might
contain trans-fatty acids (such as deep-fried foods). Use extra-virgin olive
oil as your main fat.
 e.. Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
 f.. Eat ginger and turmeric regularly.