Autoimmune disease psoriasis affects the skin in various parts of the body, and in some cases the joints. Pathology is incurable, so it requires constant monitoring. One of the most important things to look for is a psoriasis diet. Many products have a negative effect on its course, while others, on the contrary, will help in the fight against the disease.
The role of proper nutrition in the treatment of the disease
Adherence to the diet prescribed for psoriasis helps to stabilize the digestive system, get rid of unpleasant symptoms and improve intestinal motility. An important point is an increase in the body's defenses, which reduces the number of relapses.
Cooking food in accordance with the rules, the use of unacceptable foods and beverages will minimize the therapeutic effect of the drugs used.
In addition, poor diet can aggravate the disease.
What to follow a diet for psoriasis
There are many diets for psoriasis, but it is difficult to determine which one is right for the patient. This is due to the individual characteristics of each organism, so this problem can not be solved without an experienced specialist.
When choosing a diet, it is important to take into account individual intolerances, allergies and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The list of acceptable and prohibited products should be personally determined by the attending physician for each patient using tests that will detect the body's response to a particular food.
The main task of the psoriasis diet is to regulate the alkaline-acid balance. 65-75% of the daily diet should consist of alkaline foods (fruits and vegetables), for the remaining 25-35% - acidic foods (cereals, cheese, meat).
Types of diet:
- Hypoallergenic.It involves the elimination of foods that can cause severe inflammation, ie citrus fruits, red fruits and vegetables, chocolate, seafood, nuts, fish.
- Buckwheat.This diet is more suitable to prevent relapse and cleanse the body. You can observe no more than 14 days. It’s not just about eating buckwheat; The basis of the diet is cereals. For breakfast, you should eat 125 grams of unsalted porridge (or low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt). Vegetable salad dressed with 100 grams of steamed lean meat and olive oil for lunch. The third meal should be two apples or 100 milliliters of yogurt. Eat buckwheat porridge with non-red vegetables to eat.
- Diet, is one of the most popular for psoriasis. Nutritional guidelines are developed by a dermatologist specifically for patients with this disease. The main rule is the optimal combination of products to restore the acid and alkaline balance in the body. Basic principles of the diet: at least 70% of the diet should be alkaline; enterosorbents should be taken within seven days of exacerbation of psoriasis; Drink a cup of chamomile tea 30 minutes before each meal; eliminate hunger; give up or minimize the amount of salt; Periodically clean the intestines with enemas.
- Pegano diet.Psoriasis ranks among the most popular among patients. The main principle of this diet is to monitor the alkaline-acid balance, alkali should prevail. According to the Pegano scheme, steps for the treatment of psoriasis should be followed. First, eat only apples for three days. In the second stage, protein and vitamin products are included in the diet. Some foods, such as tomato juice, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, canned and smoked meats, coffee and tea, chocolate, and sugar, remain banned. The last third step is to clean the skin and body in salons or clinics. The diet includes aerobics, walking, swimming, yoga, etc. Includes regular workouts like.
An important point is to drink plenty of fluids, seven to ten glasses of purified water a day.
What foods can be eaten and what can definitely not be eaten with psoriasis
The condition of a person diagnosed with psoriasis depends directly on the foods they eat. You may not even realize that some foods aggravate the disease. Therefore, every psoriasis patient should know what foods should be in the diet and which ones are better to avoid.
Schedule of foods harmful to psoriasis
| Limit | Make an exception | |
| Fruits and berries | Cranberries, plums, currants, blueberries, plums. | Citrus |
| Vegetables | Brussels sprouts, pumpkin, rhubarb, legumes. | Tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, potatoes. |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | Butter | Fatty meat and dairy products, fried, sweets |
| Nutritional supplements | Emulsifiers, preservatives, flavorings, etc. |
You should also minimize the following foods:
- Vinegar.
- Margarine and spread.
- Semi-finished products.
- Sweet (halva, sweets, bread, chocolate).
- Canned food.
- Sausages.
- Cooked, smoked, fried fish (herring, salmon).
- Potato crutches and chips.
- Fast food.
- Mayonnaise.
- White wheat bread.
- Sugar.
- Flavorings and spices.
- Hazel. Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews (in the absence of allergies, the maximum amount per day is 5 nuts).
- Egg yolk.
- Fatty meat (pork, lamb) and lard.
- Soy sauce.
- Caviar (except red).
- Foods high in purines (yeast, porcini mushrooms).
List of foods that help the body cope with diseases and stabilize weight
As mentioned earlier, the main part of the diet for psoriasis should be alkaline foods. They will both help speed up your metabolism and
cope with pathology.
List of useful products in this group:
- Vegetables. Radish, celery, beets, cucumbers, greens, avocados, garlic, broccoli, asparagus, onions, pumpkin.
- Fruits. Bananas, grapes, kiwis, dates, peaches, apples, feijoa, figs, berries.
- Mushrooms.
- Olives.
- Peas and lentils.
- Turmeric.
Foods that contain large amounts of acid in the diet can aggravate the course of psoriasis, so they should not exceed 30%.It is recommended to include in the meal:
- Protein (egg white, chicken).
- Low-fat fish species (pink salmon, hake, clover).
- Juices. Water, celery, beets, spinach, carrots, mango, apricots, grapes, lemons diluted in pears (only freshly squeezed).
- Quail eggs.
- Low fat dairy products.
- Grain. Buckwheat, semolina (limited), corn porridge, wild rice, oatmeal.
- Cheese. Qouda, Cheddar.
- Butter.
- Baked, fried poultry (chicken, turkey).
- Beef and cod liver.
In general, following all dietary recommendations for psoriasis will help you get rid of extra pounds. However, you should also adhere to the allowed daily calorie intake, do not eat too much and exercise regularly.
The most dangerous foods that provoke and aggravate skin diseases
There are foods that can aggravate or complicate the course of psoriasis. If there are diseases, they should be avoided. These include:
- Hazel. They are strong allergens, so only a small amount of psoriasis is allowed.
- Citrus. All types except grapefruit are prohibited. You should not use flavors, especially those with large amounts of essential oil. It is generally added during the production of juices, so it is better to give them up.
- Smoked meats and salinity. The ingredients of the products disrupt the natural function of the intestines, resulting in an adverse reaction on the skin.
- Caffeine, chocolate, sugar. These foods increase insulin and blood glucose levels, and as a result, the immune system is suppressed. This makes the body more susceptible to infection.
- Solanaceous vegetables. Red peppers, tomatoes and eggplants are prohibited, potatoes are minimized.
- Berries. Most are allergenic. You can not eat strawberries, wild strawberries and raspberries. Limit currants, blueberries and cranberries.
- Meat Red meat is recommended to be excluded from any sausage.
- Dairy products. By increasing the production of cytokines, autoimmune symptoms worsen.
- Fish. Twice in seven days, only low-fat and high-quality varieties are allowed to consume 100-150 grams each.
- Fatty and high cholesterol foods. Patients with psoriasis should eliminate intestinal, saturated animal fats, caviar and egg yolks from the diet due to impaired lipid metabolism.
- White flour. Any baked product in processed wheat contains alloxan, which has a sugar-like effect, ie increases blood insulin.
- Spices, spices. Most spices contain aromatic and essential compounds that increase inflammation. Exclude vinegar, pepper, hot sauces, ketchup, cloves, mayonnaise, lemon zest, curry, mustard, anise, coconut, cumin.
- Synthetic and artificial additives. Emulsifiers, dyes, preservatives and disintegrants are allergenic and therefore prohibited in psoriasis.
- Unhealthy food. Empty calories that do not contain enough minerals and vitamins. This list includes chips, crackers, croutons, fast food and so on.
- Corn. It is added to many foods, so you should always read the label and avoid foods that contain corn flour, butter or syrup.
- Canned and salty foods. These products usually contain preservatives that increase psoriasis.
What to drink for patients: contraindicated and allowed drinks
Many drinks can complicate the course of the pathology.
Use is prohibited:
- Any alcoholic beverage.Beer, vodka, wine, etc. Has a negative effect on the central nervous system. A drunk person does not control his food intake. The load on the liver increases.
- Caffeine.Large amounts of strong tea, coffee, cocoa can negate the therapeutic effect of therapy. Such drinks are not best used or minimized.
- Sweet carbonated drinks.Such a liquid has a high sugar content, which adversely affects the condition of the skin, the course of psoriasis and causes weight gain.
Instead of the above drinks, the following are appropriate:
- Distilled water.
- Dried fruit compote (without sugar).
- Allowed freshly squeezed juices.
- Green tea.
- Turkey.
- Kvass (limited).
- Hydrocarbonate mineral water.
- Low-fat kefir.
- Herbal tea.
- Morse.
Each patient should drink at least 2 liters of plenty of water a day. This substance is part of any diet for psoriasis.
Sample menu for each day of the week
Day 1
- Breakfast: oatmeal boiled in water, scrambled eggs, tea.
- Snack: low-fat cottage cheese with apples and sour cream.
- Dinner: borscht in meatless vegetable broth, two boiled quail eggs, dried fruit compote.
- Snack: green tea and baked apples.
- Dinner: fillets cooked in wheat or in the oven with vegetables, chamomile tea.
- Snack: 200 milliliters of fermented baked milk or kefir.
Day 2
- Breakfast: pumpkin porridge, vegetable salad, ginger tea.
- Snack: milk and blueberry smoothies.
- Lunch: lean meat goulash and vegetable soup, a slice of toast.
- Snack: melon.
- Dinner: pasta with cheese, salad and green tea.
- Snack: a glass of kefir with toast.
3rd day
- Breakfast: buckwheat, a cup of chicory, a few dates.
- Snack: banana.
- Lunch: stewed mushrooms and lean soup.
- Snack: cottage cheese casserole with dates and compote.
- Dinner: chicken meatballs with vegetables, herbal tea.
- Snack: 200 milliliters of fermented boiled milk.
4th day
- Breakfast: wheat porridge, two protein omelets, toast, tea.
- Snack: a few fresh or baked apples.
- Dinner: vegetable cutlets with turkey, lean borscht, lemon tea.
- Snack: carrot casserole and lingonberry juice.
- Dinner: cooked vegetables, steamed lean meats.
- Snack: a glass of kefir.
5th day
- Breakfast: a glass of celery juice, toasted wholemeal bread, buckwheat porridge.
- Snack: a handful of berries (blueberries, currants, lingonberries).
- Dinner: pumpkin soup with cheese, compote, two toasts.
- Snack: cottage cheese with sour cream.
- Dinner: pearl barley, fresh salad with olives, chicken meatballs, tea.
- Snack: a glass of fermented baked milk and toast.
6th day
- Breakfast: oatmeal with raisins, a little fresh grapes, ginger tea.
- Snack: a glass of apple juice and a banana.
- Lunch: steamed fish cakes, broccoli puree, two toasts, green tea.
- Snack: hip juice and apples.
- Dinner: boiled fish, vegetarian borscht, herbal tea.
- Snack: a glass of kefir or fermented baked milk.
7th day
- Breakfast: two boiled eggs, vegetable salad, hip juice.
- Snack: two bananas.
- Dinner: rice soup with vegetable broth, grilled chicken fillet, a slice of bread, herbal tea.
- Snack: low-fat yogurt.
- Lunch: steamed meat cutlets, vegetable salad, tea.
- Snack: a glass of kefir and toast.
Useful recipes and tricks for cooking at home
Cook with vegetables in foil
Ingredients:
- 2 fish.
- Carrots - 50 grams.
- Pumpkin - 80 grams.
- Mushrooms - 80 grams.
- Broccoli - 90 grams
- Lemon juice.
- The greens.
Wash and peel the vegetables, steam until half cooked. Cut two pieces of hake. Make two bowls out of foil in the shape of a boat. Divide the vegetables into two parts, send each of them under a homemade mold, then put the fish, pour lemon juice over it. Bake at 160 degrees for 15-20 minutes, after the time is over, sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Mushrooms are cooked in sour cream sauce
Ingredients:
- Mushrooms - 350 grams.
- Sour cream 10-15% fat - 400 grams.
- Olive oil - a tablespoon.
- Carrots - 50–70 grams.
- Spices - soft, a little salt.
Cook the chopped or sliced mushrooms in a bowl with olive oil for 20 minutes under the lid.
At this time, grate the carrots and add to the mushrooms, cook for another 10 minutes. Add sour cream, spices and salt to the total mass, stir occasionally and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Chicken and vegetable cutlets
Ingredients:
- Chicken (or turkey) fillets - 300 grams.
- Yellow bell pepper - 1 piece.
- Carrots - 1 piece.
- Dill - 50 grams.
- A little salt and spices allowed.
- Chicken eggs - 1 piece.
Send the fillet to a meat grinder or turn it into minced meat using a blender, mix with eggs and spices. Also add finely chopped pepper to the mass. Grate the carrots and mix with the chopped dill. Wrap the minced meat in a ball, wrap the prepared carrots in the dill mixture. Send in a double pot for 15-20 minutes.
Curd cheese casserole with dates
Ingredients:
- Curd (1-3% fat) - 500 grams.
- Chicken eggs - 2 pieces.
- Semolina - half a cup.
- Steamed dates - 50 grams.
- Fructose - 2-3 tablespoons.
- A pinch of salt.
- Vanillin.
If the curd is not dough, rub it through a sieve and mix with semolina. Beat eggs with fructose, vanilla and salt. Add cottage cheese to the mass and set aside for 30 minutes.
In this case, cover the form with parchment and lubricate it with a thin layer of oil. Put in a casserole, send in the oven at 150-170 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool before use.
Pumpkin soup with hard cheese
Ingredients:
- Purified water - liters.
- Potatoes - 5 pieces.
- Pumpkin - 2 pieces.
- A teaspoon of ginger is fresh.
- Hard cheese - 25-30 grams per serving.
- Olive oil - a tablespoon.
- Greens - any fresh or dried.
- Salt to taste.
- Cardamom.
Put the water on fire. While boiling, peel the zucchini and potatoes and cut them into random pieces. Crush the ginger with coriander in a mortar, add to the prepared vegetables, boil for a minute. Drain the excess liquid in a separate container. With a blender, whisk the mixture into the puree soup, adding a little water until the required consistency is achieved. Add salt, herbs, bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Garnish with cheese on a plate.
Vitamin salad
Ingredients:
- Cucumbers - 100 grams.
- Quail eggs - 2-3 pieces.
- Avocado - 1 piece.
- Garlic - 1 clove.
- Yogurt 1-2% fat - 50 grams.
- Greens - any fresh.
Cut cucumbers into large cubes. Hard-boiled eggs. Remove the hole from the avocado and divide the pulp into two parts. Cut one into cubes, mash the other with mashed potatoes. To undress, mix the yogurt with finely chopped greens and crushed garlic. Add the avocado puree and mix everything. In a bowl, send the cucumbers, eggs and avocado, cut into cubes. Season salad with sauce.
Recommendations for diet preparation, combination of products, processing of dishes:
- Enrich your diet with fresh or cooked vegetables and fruits.
- In the morning, replace it with lemon juice diluted in brown water.
- Drink as much fresh water as possible.
- Add porridge (oatmeal, buckwheat, wheat) to your diet every day.
- Replace spices with fresh or dried herbs and lemon juice.
- Do not combine whole grains (pasta, bread, cereals) with dried and cooked vegetables.
- Do not combine foods that form a lot of acid at once.
- Fresh fruit should preferably be consumed separately from other foods.
- Steam (most preferred), oven or grill.
How to eat psoriasis on the scalp
The table shows the available and prohibited products for this type of psoriasis:
| Be able | It is impossible |
| Porridge | Spicy, oily, fried |
| Lean meat and poultry | Chocolate, desserts, pastries, sugar |
| Heat-treated vegetables (boiled, baked, baked) | Horseradish, garlic, onion |
| Fruits | Oily meat |
| Vegetable oil | Pasta |
| Compotes | Potato |
| Cooked or boiled fish | Ketchup, mayonnaise |
| Greens (dill, green onions, lettuce, parsley) | Pearl barley, corn and barley, semolina |
| Berries (lingonberry, blueberry, blueberry) | Legumes |
| Ginger | Smoked products, pickles, marinades |
| Fat | |
| Honey | |
| Sausages | |
| Alcohol | |
| Dairy products | |
| Citrus | |
| Red vegetables and fruits | |
| Butter, spread, margarine | |
| Cheese | |
| Eggplant | |
| Pepper | |
| Canned food |
Diet during an exacerbation of the disease: what to exclude and what to add to the menu
When psoriasis develops, the person is given a special diet for two to three weeks. The amount of fat is reduced to 70 grams per day, proteins and carbohydrates remain the same. In case of constipation, bloating, diarrhea and other symptoms of dyspepsia, the number is reduced to 50.
The diet should be enriched with lipotropic substances and complete proteins. Curd and other fermented dairy products, vitamin berries, vegetables, fruits as much as possible.
Minimize easily digestible carbohydrates, excluding red fruits, cocoa, butter, creamy milk, honey, gluten, dyes and preservatives.
You can also arrange fasting days once or twice a week, which will reduce the load on the pancreas and help remove excess fat from the body.
Options for fasting diets:
- Alma. You should eat one and a half kilograms of pickles a day.
- Vegetables. Divided into 5-6 meals, you can eat 1. 5 kg of vegetables a day (not potatoes). Their priority is primary heat treatment.
- Kefirnaya. It is allowed to drink one and a half liters of product per day.
- 400 grams of beef should be boiled, divided into 5-6 meals and eaten without salt. You can add to the meat twice a garnish in the form of cabbage, cucumber or carrot (100 grams).
- Fruit and vegetable. Divide 750 grams of fruit and the same amount of vegetables into 5-6 meals, but it is recommended not to combine them.
- Curd and kefir. Eat 400 grams of 0% cottage cheese and 500 milliliters of kefir during the day.
Diet in the exacerbation of psoriasis provides chemical and mechanical damage to the gastrointestinal tract and requires minimal functioning of the intestines and liver.
Paid lichen and obesity: how to lose weight
Obesity and psoriasis - this combination is quite common. The presence of the first factor adversely affects the pathology, the course of which is more severe than the lack of weight and therapy. Therefore, care should be taken to reduce body weight with psoriasis.
To do this, it will be useful to exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids without sweeteners and additives, prefer animal proteins and fish in the diet, exclude vegetables and fats, sugar and its substitutes, flour products.
Doctors' views on fasting days and medical fasting
Most psoriasis patients consider fasting to be a good treatment for their illness, but what do experts say about it?
According to them, such manipulations can harm the body.
Doctors do not rule out the possibility of using fasting days, but this should be done only under their supervision and taking into account the absence of adverse effects on other concomitant diseases.
Mono diets, even if they last only one day a week, deprive the body of many useful and nutritious substances that do not have the best effect on health in general and skin condition in particular.In this regard, other diseases that complicate the course of psoriasis can also develop. In addition, as a rule, a person experiences emotional stress and stress when observing such diets, and as you know, this factor is one of the main provocateurs of the development of pathology and its exacerbation.
Pearl is a disease that needs to be treated permanently. Without proper supervision and advice, a person often undergoes relapses and subsequent complex treatment. One of the most important moments in the life of a psoriasis patient is his nutrition. Many familiar foods can be banned, but if the patient wants a long-term remission, only permitted foods should be taken.