Foods to avoid when suffering from psoriasis

When you have psoriasis, an important part of managing your skin condition and avoiding flare-ups is reducing triggers. And it’s a common tendency to keep close tabs on the weather, your stress level, and other triggers. But did you think that you should also watch what’s on your plate? With psoriasis, it’s important to avoid foods that can trigger inflammation. This, in turn, can lead to a flare-up.

It has been observed that the listed below foods trigger flare-ups. But they might not affect all those affected by psoriasis. Each person has different triggers and keeping a food diary might help you identify yours. Let’s take a closer look at the foods that are most likely to trigger a psoriasis flare-up.

• Processed foods

Eating too many processed, high-calorie foods can lead to obesity, metabolic syndrome, and a variety of chronic health conditions. Certain conditions such as these cause chronic inflammation in the body, which might be linked to psoriasis flare-ups. Foods to avoid include processed meats, prepackaged food products, canned fruits and vegetables, and any processed foods high in sugar, salt, and fat.

• Red meat

Red meats contain a polyunsaturated fat which can worsen psoriasis symptoms because it can easily be converted into inflammatory compounds. You should also avoid sausage and bacon as well.

• Nightshade plants

It has been observed that consuming plants from the nightshade family exacerbates psoriasis. These include peppers, white potatoes, eggplant, and tomatoes.

• Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons, and limes are quite a common allergen. At times, an allergic reaction can cause psoriasis to flare. If you notice that citrus fruits seem to trigger your symptoms, see if eliminating them from your diet improves your skin. This goes for their derivatives as well, such as lemonade and grapefruit juice.

• Condiments

Some people with psoriasis find condiments and spices to be their enemy. The ones that seem to cause the most trouble for people with psoriasis are cinnamon, vinegar, mayo, paprika, and ketchup. These condiments are all on the NO list because substances in each of them can increase inflammation.

• Gluten

This protein is found in some grass-related grains including wheat and barley. Some people who have psoriasis might also be sensitive to gluten. For those people, avoiding gluten might help improve their psoriasis symptoms.

• Alcohol

Alcohol opens the blood vessels in the skin. When your blood vessels are opened, white blood cells that are believed to be responsible for psoriasis can sneak into the outer layers of your skin even more easily. Your psoriasis symptoms might worsen even if you’re a light to moderate alcohol user.

Though psoriasis can be mentally and physically taxing, there are things you can do to manage your psoriasis symptoms. Avoid common triggers and it’s always best to speak to your homeopathy doctor about finding the right diet. An expert homeopath provides customized treatment plans that include homeopathic medicine for psoriasis, counseling, individualized diet plans prepared by nutritionists, and much more. The homeopathic remedies prescribed for psoriasis address your body’s immunity level and gently restore the deviation back to routine. These help to control the further progress of the skin condition.