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Which foods should one avoid while having RA?
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There is no special RA diet for rheumatoid arthritis. One hundred years ago, it was touted that "night-shade" foods, such as tomatoes, would aggravate rheumatoid arthritis. This is no longer accepted as true. There are no specific foods or food groups that should be universally avoided by individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. There is no evidence
Can one consume eggs after being diagnosed with gout?
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If one suffering from gout, they should maintain a diet which can help reduce uric acid levels in the body. Eggs are acceptable for gout. An egg is one of the biggest sources of protein and is also low in purine. It is rich with vitamins like B1 and B12. Moreover, folic acid and calcium are also found in an egg.
Why is it essential to reducing weight when one is suffering from gout?
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Weight reduction has a good impact on gout. To get maintain gout efficiently, reducing weight can help. Uric acid, when present in large quantities, crystallize in the body and fill up the joints and other areas of the body and cause pain and swelling. Weight reduction helps reduce uric acid in the body and relieve joint pain by decreasing the stre