Psoriasis Diet: What Foods to Eat and What to Avoid

Psoriasis Diet: What Foods to Eat and What to Avoid
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Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes dry, red, and itchy patches on the skin’s surface. Although there is no diet specifically for psoriasis, many patients often report relief from their symptoms when they make simple adjustments to their diet.

When devising a psoriasis diet plan, there are four main approaches a patient can take: weight loss, heart health, anti-inflammatory, and gluten free. The rationale behind this is, psoriasis is usually worse in those who are overweight, it can take a toll on the heart, and it is accompanied by inflammation leading to other complications, and research suggests going gluten-free may also offer relief for psoriasis symptoms.

Below we will discuss dietary adjustments based on the above approaches, along with foods to eat and to avoid when you have psoriasis.

Weight Loss

A weight-loss diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables(Csaba Deli/iStock)
A weight-loss diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetablesCsaba Deli/iStock
Victor Marchione
Victor Marchione
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Dr. Victor Marchione is a leader in the field of smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine. As well as being on the Advisory Board for Bel Marra Health, he is also the editor of the Health eTalk newsletter.