Feeding in case of Lupus is an important part of the treatment helping to control the symptoms of excess tiredness, joint pain, hair loss, cardiovascular problems and skin rash, which are characteristic of this rheumatic disease that is not contagious.
One of the great challenges for people with lupus is to keep their cholesterol within the normal range to avoid cardiovascular complications so a varied, colorful and fiber-rich diet of raw fruits and vegetables, with the probiotics of normal yogurt and kefir, to keep the always healthy gut is a guideline for everyone who has lupus.
Anti-inflammatory menu for lupus
The diet in the case of Lupus must be adapted to the individual needs of the patient. And although there are no specific recommendations, it is important to maintain a varied and healthy diet.
- Breakfast: acerola juice with 1 teaspoon of wheat germ and 1 cup of yogurt with oat bran Mid-morning: 1 toast with 1 slice of cheese and avocado paste and a cup of green tea. Lunch: brown rice, beans, 1 grilled chicken breast steak, green leafy salad with mango and Dessert 3 squares (30g) of dark chocolate Afternoon snack: 30 g of cereal with almonds with cow's milk or rice or oats. Dinner: cream of pumpkin with ginger and 1 slice of wholemeal bread Supper: 250g of oatmeal or 1 yogurt
Other important foods to include in the diet in the case of lupus may be: garlic, oats, onion, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, flaxseed, tomato and grape, pomegranate, avocado, lemon, tomato, onion, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, sprouted like alfalfa, beet and lentil.
See a more complete list of foods that help fight inflammation.
This suggestion is a functional antioxidant diet with anti-inflammatory properties and foods that protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, which help to minimize not only the side effects of the drugs used in the treatment, but also to maintain the constant weight that is another important factor to keep lupus under control.
Watch our that we have prepared for you to know what to eat to feel good and stay with healthy skin:
Table of functional ingredients for lupus
In addition, the use of some spices and condiments in the preparation of the dishes improves the control of the disease.
| Ingredient | Occupation | Phytochemical |
| Turmeric | Protects skin from damage from sunlight | curcumin |
| Red pepper | Improves circulation and relieves pain | capsaicin |
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Ginger |
Has anti-inflammatory action for joints | gingerol |
| Cumin | Contributes to liver detoxification | anethole |
| Basil | Reduces muscle pain | ursolic acid |
| Garlic | Assists in lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure | allicin |
| Pomegranate | Protection against atherosclerosis and heart disease | ellagic acid |
Vitamin supplementation
In addition, nutritional supplementation with Vitamin D and fish oil can be indicated to complement the treatment of Lupus, so it is important to speak with the rheumatologist and nutritionist to define the appropriate dose of these supplements and assess whether the symptoms have decreased or not, adjusting the dose whenever necessary.
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Dietary and nutritional recommendations
Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that manifests itself more frequently in women of childbearing age, and is characterized by the excess production of type 1 interferon, which can affect all organs. The organ most frequently affected is the kidney, which can be inefficient.
Nutritional guidance is focused especially on providing adequate levels of proteins and calories during fevers and also on adjusting the diet in case of kidney failure, high blood pressure, or other complication due to lupus.
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