10 Foods You Must Avoid if You Have Joint Pain

 Joint pain is a common health problem that can often cause discomfort and inflammation or soreness in any of the joints in the body. It can either be acute or chronic and can vary in severity. Arthritis and gout tend to be two main causes of joint pain. But it can also result from muscle strains, broken or dislocated bones, bursitis, fibromyalgia, leukemia, and lupus. 

1. Processed and red meat
Processed and red meat contain chemicals such as nitrates and purines, both of which increase inflammation and pain in the body. Processed foods are also high in toxins. They contain AGEs - advanced glycation end products - causing inflammation.

A 2014 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences noted that a red meat-derived glycan promotes the development of systematic inflammation and cancer progression. What's more, another study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found a connection between red meat consumption and biomarkers of inflammation. 

Alternative: Consume more vegetables and food rich in fiber.

2. Refined and artificial sugars
Consuming high amounts of sugar can also increase the level of AGEs in the body, causing inflammation. Sugar also triggers the release of inflammatory agents called cytokines in the body. Excess sugar intake also leads to weight gain, which puts more pressure on your joints and increases pain. 

In a 2014 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it was found that regular consumption of soda increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, independent of other dietary and lifestyle factors. Avoid sweetened beverages, pre-sweetened cereals, fruit drinks, pastries, candy, and snacks. 

Alternative: Opt for natural sweeteners like stevia or honey.

3. Dairy products

 Dairy products may also contribute to joint pain. The high level of protein casein found in dairy products has been found to trigger inflammation and pain. A report by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that this type of protein may also irritate the tissue around the joints.

Saturated fats in full-fat dairy products, like milk, butter, and cheese, have also been shown to trigger inflammation, causing pain in the joints. Avoid pasteurized dairy when suffering from joint pain or any other type of chronic pain. 

Alternative: Opt for soy milk, almond milk, tofu, margarine, and other non-dairy products. 

4. Corn oil
Corn oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may cause the body to produce pro-inflammatory chemicals. According to a study published in 2012, in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, an increase in omega-6 fatty acid intake could potentiate inflammatory diseases. Rather than eliminating products high in omega-6 completely from your diet, consume products such as safflower, sunflower, grapeseed, soy, and peanut oil, as well as mayonnaise, in moderation. 

Alternative: While keeping the aforementioned products to a minimum, increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids which can be found in foods such as olive oil, nuts, flaxseeds, and pumpkin seeds. 

5. Refined grains and flour
Refined grains and flour contain high-glycemic-index foods that trigger the production of AGEs, stimulating inflammation. According to a 2013 study published in Nutrients, consuming wheat products or cereal grains daily can cause chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Such grains are also devoid of fiber and B vitamins. Consuming these products regularly can also increase the risk of degenerative diseases like cancer, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. 

Alternative: Opt for whole-grain products or almond and coconut flour. 

6. Eggs
Consuming eggs regularly can increase swelling and joint pain. Eggs, especially the yolks, contain arachidonic acid that leads to the production of prostaglandins, which can trigger inflammation in the body. Eggs also contain saturated fat which can contribute to both inflammation and pain.
 

Alternative: If you enjoy eating eggs for breakfast, skip the yolk from time to time and consume just the egg whites. 

7. Whey Protein
Whey protein has also been found to cause inflammation and joint pain due to the gluten and casein content. Casein is a type of protein that can cause the production of uric acid in the body - too much of which can lead to pain and inflammation. Joint pain that arises from uric acid has been found to cause gout, which can be severe and cause lasting damage to the joints. 

In addition, people who are sensitive to gluten can suffer from chronic inflammation and widespread pain. A study conducted in 2013 and published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, notes that a gluten-free diet reduces inflammation and insulin resistance. 

Alternative: Opt for healthy sources of lean protein such as beans, nuts, and seeds. 

8. Refined salts
If you suffer from joint pain, refined salt is an ingredient you should avoid. Refined salts do not contain natural minerals such as phosphorous that your body requires to function properly. Limiting your refined salt intake may also reduce calcium loss from your bones, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. 

Alternative: Switch to sea salt or pink Himalayan salt and try to minimize cooking with salt. Watch out for processed foods that contain excessive salt and other preservatives to increase their shelf life. 

9. Foods containing MSG (monosodium glutamate)
MSG is a flavor enhancing food additive with preservative properties that are most commonly found in packaged foods such as frozen snacks, frozen dinners, canned and frozen Chinese food, salad dressings and potato chips. MSG is an artificial additive that has been found to trigger inflammation and pain within the body. It is particularly harmful to people who already suffer from inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Alternative: Eat fresh, home-made foods and use organic products where necessary, avoiding artificial flavor enhancers. 

10. Beer
Consuming alcoholic drinks and beer regularly is not ideal for your joints. Consuming beer regularly has been linked to an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Beer is also high in purine, which the body converts to uric acid, causing inflammation. Beer also contains gluten which is best to avoid when you suffer from joint pain.

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7 Food Combinations That Can Ruin Your Health

In our great digital age, you can learn at any time about the nuances of a healthy diet, including which foods might be unhealthy or even dangerous to eat together.

We have probably all run across information that indicates certain food combos can cause a host of dangerous conditions like diabetes, cancer, or arthritis. As an intelligent person who craves the best information possible to guide your dietary choices, the internet is a real life-saver.

However, there is sometimes too much info out there, and not all of it is accurate. If you actually tried to follow every piece of dietary advice you came across you’d probably drive yourself crazy designing even one meal. But despite the dire warnings you might read about foods that will nearly kill you if eaten together, most of that stuff is based on superstition rather than science.
Sometimes there is a grain of truth to food combination warnings, but it is rarely reason enough to swear off of them entirely. Stick with us to discover the facts and the fiction surrounding 7 food combinations that the internet says will ruin your health.

1. Cold Water With A Meal

The story: The theory goes that drinking cold water directly before, during, or after a meal will cause the food to congeal or solidify in your stomach. After all, fats do congeal when exposed to cool temperatures outside of your body. Some people also suggest that drinking water with food dilutes stomach acid and thus reduces the acid’s ability to digest a meal.

The reality: What this idea fails to consider is that our bodies are warm inside. Cold water doesn’t stay cold for long after being consumed; it quickly warms up to body temperature. And while cold water can help prevent overheating when you’ve been out in the sun too long, it’s not enough to solidify fat and keep it that way throughout digestion.

Drinking water of any temperature during a meal actually aids digestion. Water can be pretty good at breaking things down all by itself, and in your digestive system, it works in tandem with stomach acid, not against it.

2. Cucumbers And Tomatoes

The story: Because cucumbers and tomatoes have vastly different digestion times, eating them together is likely to cause nausea, gas, bloating, or even (gasp) death. Cucumbers also contain an enzyme that destroys the vitamin C in tomatoes. That salad you thought was healthy is really making you sick.
The reality: It’s actually true that cumbers contain an enzyme that destroys vitamin C, but as long as you eat a generally balanced diet, you will get plenty of daily vitamin C from other sources. And, adding a little vinegar to the combo negates the effect. Since salad dressings often contain vinegar, you rarely need to worry about this part of the rumor.
As to the other issue, tomatoes and cucumbers have only slightly different digestion times. It’s not enough to cause tummy trouble that you’ll distinctly notice, unless you happen to be sensitive to either of these foods individually.

3. Beer And Nuts

The story: Both beer and salty foods like nuts can cause dehydration, so consuming them together will critically deplete the water in your body. You may get so thirsty that you end up drinking way too much beer in an effort to hydrate.
The reality: There is absolutely a grain of truth to this. Bar owners typically serve salty food with beer because they know it will make you drink more. Salt also tends to blunt the bitterness of beer somewhat, making it easier to drink. Beer conversely improves our experience of salty foods, which is why we tend to crave salty stuff when we’re drinking it.
However, beer is a diuretic, and as such actually causes your body to excrete more sodium in your urine. It’s not likely that the salty snacks will contribute to critical dehydration. The alcohol alone can, though. Unless you want a massive hangover, try to drink at least as many glasses of water as you do alcohol.

4. Meat And Pasta

The story: Proteins and carbohydrates are digested differently and your system can’t handle that. A carbohydrate begins to be broken down by saliva and the process continues in your stomach and intestines, while protein doesn’t really start to get digested until it hits your stomach. So goodbye, spaghetti and meatballs. Adios, chicken fettucine.

The reality: While different foods are digested a bit differently, most bodies are totally able to handle this. Humans evolved eating a variety of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, so in reality we are built specifically to eat this way. Unless you actually experience digestive distress, don’t worry about this one.

5. Fruit With Or After A Meal

The story: Another twist on the theme of “different digestion times” suggests that eating fruit with or after a meal is dangerous because fruit is so easily digested that it ferments in your stomach while hanging around waiting for other food to digest.
The reality: The sugars in fruit do digest pretty quickly, but fruit also has fiber that acts to slow absorption of that sugar into your blood. It’s actually a helpful fail safe that prevents a dangerous spike in blood sugar.
In no case does fruit stay in your stomach long enough to ferment. In fact, the stomach is so acidic that fermentation isn’t really feasible.

6. Milk And Sour Fruit

The story: There have been various twists on this theme that single out pineapple, lemon, or orange as dangerous to consume with milk. When acidic fruit juice is added to warm milk, it curdles the milk and spoils it. When curdling happens in your stomach, you get ill.
The reality: It’s true that the acid in fruit can curdle milk, especially warm milk. But when acid is added to cold milk, the curdling process happens so slowly that you won’t even notice it. That’s how we can enjoy orange creamsicles, lemon cream pie, and pineapple yogurt smoothies.

Plus, curdled milk isn’t necessarily bad for you. If milk has curdled as a result of spoilage, it’s not safe to drink. But milk is often curdled on purpose for products like cheese and yogurt. And you might not want to think about it, but milk always curdles once it hits your stomach.

7. Hot Dogs And French Fries

The story: Hot dogs are processed meats that are full of cancer-causing preservatives and a lot of sodium. The refined white flour in the bun is nutritionally void and will spike your blood sugar dangerously.

Meanwhile, frying potatoes to a high temperature creates the carcinogen acrylamide and the cooking oils are artery-clogging trans fats. The massive amount of salt on French fries also causes a host of physical problems.

The reality: This is all true. Regularly pairing two unhealthy foods together, like fast food restaurants do when they serve fries on the side of everything, sends your lifetime risk of illnesses like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease through the roof. In the short term, you are likely to experience upset stomach, diarrhea, or constipation as well as higher blood pressure and a cranky or depressed mood.

The upshot of all of this diverse dietary advice is simply to trust your body. You are wonderfully designed to digest all sorts of foods in combination with each other. However, everybody is different, and certain combinations may bother you more than they do others. Just avoid bingeing on junk food and respect your body’s signals, but don’t worry that any particular food combo will ruin your health.

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Avoid These Foods if You Have Joint Pain

Joint pain is a common health problem that can often cause discomfort and inflammation or soreness in any of the joints in the body. It can either be acute or chronic and can vary in severity. Arthritis and gout tend to be two main causes of joint pain. But it can also result from muscle strains, broken or dislocated bones, bursitis, fibromyalgia, leukemia, and lupus. 

Nevertheless, despite the setbacks that joint pain may cause in your everyday life, it can be managed with medication, exercise or natural medicine. Diet, too, plays a key role in managing your joint pain. It is recommended that you opt for anti-inflammatory foods like ginger, turmeric, and garlic to help fight the pain. It is also essential that if you suffer from joint pain, you avoid the following foods: 

1. Processed and red meat

Processed and red meat contain chemicals such as nitrates and purines, both of which increase inflammation and pain in the body. Processed foods are also high in toxins. They contain AGEs - advanced glycation end products - causing inflammation. 

A 2014 study published  noted that a red meat-derived glycan promotes the development of systematic inflammation and cancer progression. What's more, another study published, found a connection between red meat consumption and biomarkers of inflammation. 

Alternative: Consume more vegetables and food rich in fiber.

2. Refined and artificial sugars

Consuming high amounts of sugar can also increase the level of AGEs in the body, causing inflammation. Sugar also triggers the release of inflammatory agents called cytokines in the body. Excess sugar intake also leads to weight gain, which puts more pressure on your joints and increases pain. 

In a 2014 study published, it was found that regular consumption of soda increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, independent of other dietary and lifestyle factors. Avoid sweetened beverages, pre-sweetened cereals, fruit drinks, pastries, candy, and snacks.

Alternative: Opt for natural sweeteners like stevia or honey.

3. Dairy products

Dairy products may also contribute to joint pain. The high level of protein casein found in dairy products has been found to trigger inflammation and pain. A report found that this type of protein may also irritate the tissue around the joints.

Saturated fats in full-fat dairy products, like milk, butter, and cheese, have also been shown to trigger inflammation, causing pain in the joints. Avoid pasteurized dairy when suffering from joint pain or any other type of chronic pain.

Alternative: Opt for soy milk, almond milk, tofu, margarine and other non-dairy products. 

4. Corn oil

Corn oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may cause the body to produce pro-inflammatory chemicals. According to a study published in 2012, an increase in omega-6 fatty acid intake could potentiate inflammatory diseases. Rather than eliminating products high in omega-6 completely from your diet, consume products such as safflower, sunflower, grapeseed, soy and peanut oil, as well as mayonnaise, in moderation. 

Alternative: While keeping the aforementioned products to a minimum, increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids which can be found in foods such as olive oil, nuts, flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds. 

5. Refined grains and flour

Refined grains and flour contain high-glycemic index foods that trigger the production of AGEs, stimulating inflammation. According to a 2013 study published, consuming wheat products or cereal grains daily can cause chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Such grains are also devoid of fiber and B vitamins. Consuming these products regularly can also increase the risk of degenerative diseases like cancer, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. 

Alternative: Opt for whole-grain products or almond and coconut flour. 

6. Eggs

Consuming eggs regularly can increase swelling and joint pain. Eggs, especially the yolks, contain arachidonic acid that leads to the production of prostaglandins, which can trigger inflammation in the body. Eggs also contain saturated fat which can contribute to both inflammation and pain.

Alternative: If you enjoy eating eggs for breakfast, skip the yolk from time to time and consume just the egg whites. 

7. Whey Protein

Whey protein has also been found to cause inflammation and joint pain due to the gluten and casein content. Casein is a type of protein that can cause the production of uric acid in the body - too much of which can lead to pain and inflammation. Joint pain that arises from uric acid has been found to cause gout, which can be severe and cause lasting damage to the joints.

In addition, people who are sensitive to gluten can suffer from chronic inflammation and widespread pain. A study conducted in 2013 and published, notes that a gluten-free diet reduces inflammation and insulin resistance. 

Alternative: Opt for healthy sources of lean protein such as beans, nuts, and seeds. 

8. Refined salts

If you suffer from joint pain, refined salt is an ingredient you should avoid. Refined salts do not contain natural minerals such as phosphorous that your body requires to function properly. Limiting your refined salt intake may also reduce calcium loss from your bones, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. 

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Alternative: Switch to sea salt or pink Himalayan salt and try to minimize cooking with salt. Watch out for processed foods that contain excessive salt and other preservatives to increase their shelf life. 

9. Foods containing MSG (monosodium glutamate)

MSG is a flavor enhancing food additive with preservative properties that is most commonly found in packaged foods such as frozen snacks, frozen dinners, canned and frozen Chinese food, salad dressings and potato chips. MSG is an artificial additive that has been found to trigger inflammation and pain within the body. It is particularly harmful to people who already suffer from inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. 

Alternative: Eat fresh, home-made foods and use organic products where necessary, avoiding artificial flavor enhancers. 

10. Beer

Consuming alcoholic drinks and beer regularly is not ideal for your joints. Consuming beer regularly has been linked to an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Beer is also high in purine, which the body converts to uric acid, causing inflammation. Beer also contains gluten which is best to avoid when you suffer from joint pain.