black and green teas, oats, nuts, granola, fruits and veggies. Antioxidants help fight against cell damage and inflammation.
Lupus can cause bone disorders so eating foods such as leafy greens, beans and tofu can help prevent bone damage. Other types of food that help reduce inflammation are omega-3s such as salmon, shrimp, trout (fatty fish), chia, flax seeds, seaweed, walnuts and edamame. Omega-3 also helps with cardiovascular health and improves your mood, which can both be affected by lupus.
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How To Be Mindful Of What You Put On Your Plate
The easiest and best way to be mindful of what you’re eating is to go eat and that means experimenting. Learn new dishes that incorporate the healthy foods you need. If that doesn’t seem appealing at first, start with snacking on some healthier food options throughout the day such as nuts, seaweed chips or edamame.
Work on your portion size as well. If you choose to indulge in some not-so-healthy food options, then make sure they’re small portions.
Cooking more instead of eating out often can also be helpful when being mindful of what’s on your plate.
Just because there may be some restrictions, it doesn’t mean you need to be restricted altogether. Good food is easy to make and even easier to find, and yes it can be healthy too.