Anti-Inflammation Diet: Whole Grains
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who ate more whole grains such as oatmeal, brown rice, and barley lowered their levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation in the body. In people with RA, CRP levels may go up during a flare, and CRP is sometimes measured to track disease activity or to see how well a person is responding to treatment.
Whole-wheat pasta and breads — hallmarks of the Mediterranean Diet — also contain selenium, an inflammation-fighting antioxidant. Some people with rheumatoid arthritis have lower levels of selenium levels in their blood.
Another advantage of eating whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates — such as white bread and white rice — is that whole grains may help you manage your weight better. Staying at a normal weight — or losing weight if you need to — will take pressure off painful joints.
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Source: webMD
