Potato
Truthfully trying to find out if the potato is good or bad for arthritis is just so very confusing. If you read up on the arthritis forums online, it seems that potato works for some but not for others.
However, this is what I know, from my own personal experience.
Potatoes are part of the nightshades family which means that in small quantities it actually can help soothe pain, but in larger quantities, it apparently can be quite toxic to your system.
Dr John McDougall bases his low-fat, whole foods, plant-based vegan diet very high on starches which exclude vegetable fats and as a result, he touts potato in just about every recipe that falls under his brand. Mc Dougall states that there are 2.5 grams of dietary fiber per potato. They are very high in vitamin C, most B vitamins, potassium and other minerals. Just as important are the recognized health hazards you are avoiding with potatoes — like sodium, cholesterol, and fat. Of the calories from potatoes, only 1% comes from fat, and these few fats are mostly the kind that we need, called essential fats.
To read a full report on what Dr McDougall has to say about potatoes visit this page.
I followed the McDougall diet for quite some time and truthfully I did not feel bad, but I was not feeling better with my knee, which is why I broke away and tried something different.
One thing I have seen all over the internet, but have not tried yet, is Potato juice. Potato is a natural source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, which is why it is seen as being a beneficial home remedy for treating arthritis.
Home Remedy
Cut a medium-sized potato into thin sections without taking the skin off. (You may even need to use a vegetable slicer to make it easier.) Put these potato pieces in very cold water overnight to soak. Strain this solution the next day and drink this potato juice on an empty stomach daily. This raw potato juice helps in giving relief from arthritis pain and helps in relieving the stiffness of joints and making them more flexible.
Remember that while I speak about potato being good for arthritis I don’t mean those cooked in oil, or drenched in toppings and dressings. Also, remember that green potatoes—which are particularly rich in toxins—increases swelling and pain in the joints.
The trick is developing a personalized list of those foods that are a problem for you and then avoiding them.
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