Arthritis 101: Foods to Avoid

While there is no compelling evidence that one type of arthritis reacts differently to foods over another type, doctors do advise against eating certain foods to help alleviate some symptoms.

Here are some foods to avoid if you have arthritis:

• Fried foods
• Processed foods
• Salty foods
• Spicy foods
• Red meat
• Tomatoes
• Foods containing gluten.

In addition to these foods, you should also avoid drinking alcohol and using tobacco products.