What can you eat and what you can’t if you have lupus
| RECOMMENDED FOOD | |
| Sources of carbohydrates | Those having basifying minerals should predominate, including magnesium: – Potato, sweet potato– Legumes such as lentils, peas, chickpeas or beans. 3 to 4 times a week. – Quinoa (also gives us Omega 3) – Buckwheat or buckwheat – Muesli with nuts and dried fruit – Moderate consumption of cereals and bread. They predominate in the previous food diet. – Rice, oats, millet, rye – Toast or biscuits – Rice cakes or corn – Breakfast cereals fortified in minerals – Madeleines and ladyfingers in moderation (they do not contain as much fat as other pastries). |
| Sources of protein | Vegetarian Diets:– Up to 4 eggs a week – Tofu – Tempeh – Vegetable Burgers Diets with animal food: – Fish, bluefish enhance – White Meat. Remove the fat from the meat. |
| Fats and oil | – Extra virgin olive oil is the most suitable in composition and anti-inflammatory properties. – High oleic sunflower oil, argan oil. – Avocado salads – Nuts every day |
| SOURCES OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN THE DIET** Try to keep these foods always at home ** | |
| FRESH VEGETABLES | They provide beta carotene, folic acid, vitamin C and B vitamins, important nutrients for the skin. Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. We will choose the bright colors: – Carrots, squash, beets, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, arugula, fruits like mango, persimmon, watermelon, persimmons, peaches, apricots, papaya, etc.. – It is recommended to take carrot juices (with apple or other fruit to give better flavor), as reinforcement of beta carotene. – Pollen: supplement rich in carotenes. – Fruit jellies with agar-agar |
| DRY FRUIT | Dried fruit is an important source of minerals such as calcium.– Dried figs – Plums – Raisins – Dried fruit in general (not sweetened) |
| RAW NUTS | They should be taken daily, but in moderate amounts (25-35g.). They provide anti-Inflammatory minerals and fats.– Nuts – Hazelnuts – Almonds – Sesame seeds – Flax seed – Chia Seeds |
| MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS | We will seek non-fat dairy products because whole fat dairy products are high in saturated fats– Skim Milk – No aspartame skimmed yogurts – Fresh low fat cheese – Soy drink with calcium and vitamin B12. Other enriched vegetable drinks |
| BEVERAGES It is very important to keep a good hydration. | -Water, tea – Non-carbonated soft drinks: guarana, tamarind drink, etc.. – Vegetable drinks – Natural juices (most valuable vitamin) or packaged ones – Isotonic drinks, colas without gas |
| NON-RECOMMENDED FOOD | |
| Sources of carbohydrates | – Refined breakfast cereals and sugary foods– Vienna bread, pastries, cakes, palm trees, donuts, etc..: They are rich in butter (saturated fat), which contribute to inflammatory processes in the body. – Microwave Popcorn with trans fats: increase cardiovascular risk |
| Sources of protein | Vegetarian Diets:– Seitan: is high in phenylalanine and tyrosine, melanin precursors (reducing photosensitivity) Diets with animal food: – Veal in moderation. – Sausage, spicy sausage, sausages, Frankfurt, totally discouraged. |
| Fats and oil | – Hydrogenated margarine with trans fats – Butter – Seed oil rich in omega-6 (safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, wheat germ oil, soybean oil). – Refined oils |
| SOURCES OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN THE DIET** Try to keep these foods always at home ** | |
| FRESH VEGETABLES | |
| DRY FRUIT | |
| RAW NUTS | – Toasted nuts, if there is dryness of mucous or gastritis, can be difficult to take. – Savory snacks: may contribute to fluid retention that corticosteroid medication causes. – Nuts fried or caramelized |
| MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS | – Whole milk – Cream – Fatty cheeses, cheese spreads, cheese, goat or sheep that are not low-fat or 0%. – Dairy desserts: flan, curd, custard, cream desserts, mousse, Greek yogurt, etc.. They are very high in fat and cholesterol. |
| BEVERAGES It is very important to keep a good hydration. | – Carbonated colas: they are acidic because they contain gas (phosphoric acid). This gas acidifies the body due to the difference in pH in the body. |
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