Autoimmune psoriasis affects the skin in different parts of the body, and in some cases the joints are also affected. The pathology is incurable and therefore requires constant monitoring. One of the most important things to follow is a diet for psoriasis. Many products negatively affect its course, while others, on the contrary, will help fight disease.
The role of proper nutrition in the treatment of disease
Adherence to the prescribed diet for psoriasis allows you to stabilize the digestive tract, eliminate unpleasant symptoms and improve bowel motility. An important point is to increase the body's defenses, which reduces the number of relapses.
Cooking dishes that do not comply with the rules, the use of unacceptable food and drink, will reduce the therapeutic effect of the drugs used.
Moreover, non-adherence to a diet can worsen the course of the disease.
What to follow a diet for psoriasis
There are many diets for psoriasis, but which one is right for the patient is difficult to determine. This is due to the individual characteristics of each organism, so this issue cannot be resolved without an experienced expert.
When choosing a diet, it is important to take into account individual intolerance, the presence of allergies and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The list of acceptable and prohibited products should be determined by the doctor personally for each individual patient, using tests that will detect the body's reaction to a certain food.
The main task of a psoriasis diet is to regulate the alkaline-acid balance. The daily diet for 65-75 percent should consist of alkaline foods (fruits and vegetables), and for the remaining 25-35 - of foods that produce acids (cereals, cheese, meat).
Types of diets:
- Hypoallergenic.It implies the exclusion from the diet of foods that can cause serious deterioration, and these are: citrus fruits, red fruits and vegetables, chocolate, seafood, nuts, fish.
- Buckwheat.This diet is more suitable for preventing relapses and cleansing the body. You can observe it for no more than 14 days. This does not mean eating exclusively buckwheat; cereals are the basis of the diet. For breakfast you should eat 125 grams of porridge without salt (or low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt). For lunch, 100 grams of a salad of lean lean meat and vegetables topped with olive oil. The third meal should be two apples or 100 milliliters of yogurt. For dinner, eat buckwheat porridge with vegetables that do not have a red color.
- Diet, which is one of the most popular for psoriasis. The principles of nutrition were developed by a dermatologist especially for patients with this disease. The basic rule is the optimal combination of products to restore the balance of acid and alkali in the body. Main principles of nutrition: at least 70 percent of the diet should be alkaline foods; enterosorbents should be taken within seven days of the onset of psoriasis exacerbation; Drink a cup of chamomile tea 30 minutes before each meal; eliminate starvation; reject or reduce the amount of salt; periodically clean the intestines by enema.
- Pegano diet.It also occupies the highest positions in popularity among patients with psoriasis. The main principle of this diet is to monitor the alkaline-acid balance, alkalis should prevail. Steps should be followed to treat psoriasis according to the Pegano scheme. The first is consuming only apples for three days. In the second stage, protein and vitamin products are included in the diet. Some foods remain banned, for example tomato juice, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, canned food and smoked meat, coffee and tea, chocolate, sugar. The last third stage is cleansing the skin and body in salons or clinics. The diet also includes regular exercise, such as aerobics, walking, swimming, yoga, etc.
The important thing is to drink a lot, it is necessary to take seven to ten glasses of purified water a day.
Which foods can be eaten and which categorically cannot be eaten with psoriasis
The condition of a person diagnosed with psoriasis directly depends on the food he eats. He may not even be aware that certain foods make the disease worse. Therefore, every person suffering from psoriasis must know which foods should be present in his diet, and which is better to refuse.
Table of foods harmful to psoriasis
| Limit | Exclude | |
| Fruits and berries | Cranberries, prunes, currants, blueberries, plums. | Citrus |
| Vegetables | Broccoli, pumpkin, rhubarb, legumes. | Tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, potatoes. |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | Butter | Fatty meat and dairy products, fried, desserts |
| Nutritional supplements | Emulsifiers, preservatives, flavors, etc. |
You should also reduce the following foods:
- Vinegar.
- Margarine and spread.
- Semi-finished products.
- Sweet (halva, sweets, buns, chocolate).
- Canned food.
- Sausages.
- Baked, smoked, fried fish (herring, salmon).
- Potatoes and chips.
- Fast food.
- Mayonnaise.
- White wheat bread.
- Sugar.
- Spices and condiments.
- Nuts. Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews (in the absence of allergies, the maximum amount per day is 5 nuts).
- Egg yolks.
- Fatty meat (pork, lamb) and fat.
- Soy sauce.
- Caviar (except red).
- Foods rich in purines (yeast, dried mushrooms).
A list of foods that help the body cope with disease and stabilize weight
The main part of the diet for psoriasis should be foods that create alkalis, as mentioned earlier. It will also help speed up the metabolism and
deal with pathology.
List of useful products from this group:
- Vegetables. Radishes, celery, beets, cucumbers, herbs, avocados, garlic, broccoli, asparagus, onions, pumpkin.
- Fruits. Bananas, grapes, kiwis, dates, peaches, apples, feijoa, figs, berries.
- Mushrooms.
- Olives.
- Peas and lentils.
- Turmeric.
A large amount of acid-producing foods in the diet can worsen the course of psoriasis, so there should not be more than 30% of them.It is recommended to include in the food:
- Proteins (egg white, chicken).
- Low fat fish varieties (pink salmon, hake, fire).
- Juices. Lemon, diluted in water, celery, beetroot, spinach, carrot, mango, apricot, grapes, pear (freshly squeezed only).
- Quail eggs.
- Low fat dairy products.
- Cereals. Buckwheat, semolina (limited), corn porridge, wild rice, oatmeal.
- Sir. Gouda, Cheddar.
- Butter.
- Poultry, steamed, grilled, in the oven (chicken, turkey).
- Beef and cod liver.
Following all the dietary recommendations for psoriasis in general will help you get rid of extra pounds. But you should also respect your allowable daily calorie intake, don’t overeat and exercise regularly.
The most dangerous food that provokes and worsens skin diseases
There are foods that can worsen or complicate the course of psoriasis. They should be avoided if the disease is present. These include:
- Nuts. They are a powerful allergen, so they are only rarely allowed for psoriasis in small amounts.
- Citrus. All types except grapefruit are prohibited. In particular, you should not use a peel that contains a large amount of essential oils. It is usually added during the production of juices in production, so it is better to reject them.
- Smoked meat and salinity. The ingredients of the product disrupt the natural functioning of the intestines, resulting in a negative reaction on the skin.
- Caffeine, chocolate, sugar. This food increases the level of insulin and glucose in the blood, which results in suppressing the immune system. This makes the body more susceptible to infections.
- Solanaceous vegetables. Red peppers, tomatoes and eggplants are banned, and potatoes are minimized.
- Berries. Most are allergens. You cannot eat strawberries, wild strawberries and raspberries. Limit currants, blueberries and cranberries.
- Meat. It is recommended to exclude red meat, any sausages.
- Milk products. As cytokine production increases, autoimmune symptoms worsen.
- Fish. Only high-quality, low-fat varieties can be consumed twice every seven days, 100-150 grams.
- Fatty foods with high cholesterol. Due to the violation of lipid metabolism in patients with psoriasis, the intestines, saturated animal fats, caviar and egg yolk should be excluded from the diet.
- White flour. Any processed wheat pastry contains alloxan, which has a similar effect to sugar, ie it increases insulin in the blood.
- Spices, spices. Most spices contain aromatic and essential compounds that aggravate inflammation. Exclude vinegar, pepper, hot sauces, ketchup, cloves, mayonnaise, lemon zest, curry, mustard, anise, nutmeg, cumin.
- Synthetic and artificial additives. Emulsifiers, dyes, preservatives and disintegrants are allergens and are therefore prohibited in psoriasis.
- Unhealthy food. So-called empty calories, which do not contain enough minerals and vitamins. This list includes chips, crackers, croutons, fast food and the like.
- CornIt is added to many foods, so you should always read the label and avoid eating foods that contain corn flour, butter or syrup.
- Canned and pickled foods. These products usually contain preservatives that worsen psoriasis.
What to drink for patients: contraindicated and allowed drinks
Many drinks can complicate the course of pathology.
Prohibited for use are:
- Any alcoholic beverages.Beer, vodka, wine, etc. They have a negative effect on the central nervous system. In a state of intoxication, a person does not control the use of food. The load on the liver increases.
- Caffeine.Strong tea, coffee, cocoa in large quantities can negate the therapeutic effect of the therapy. Such drinks are best avoided or minimized.
- Sweet carbonated drinks.Such a liquid has a high sugar content, which negatively affects the condition of the skin, the course of psoriasis and leads to weight gain.
The following is suitable for replacing the above drinks:
- Purified water.
- Dried fruit compote (without sugar).
- Freshly squeezed juices allowed.
- Green tea.
- Chicory.
- Kvass (limited).
- Hydrocarbonate mineral water.
- Low fat kefir.
- Herbal tea.
- Morse.
Each patient should drink plenty of water, at least 2 liters per day. This item is a part of every psoriasis diet.
Sample menu for each day of the week
Day 1
- Breakfast: oatmeal cooked in water, steamed omelet of one egg, tea.
- Snack: low-fat cottage cheese with apple and sour cream.
- Lunch: borscht in vegetable soup without meat, hard-boiled two quail eggs, dried fruit compote.
- Snack: green tea and baked apple.
- Dinner: hake fillet steamed 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 jam.
- Lunch: lean meat stew and vegetable soup, a slice of toast.
- Snack: melon.
- Dinner: pasta with cheese, salad and green tea.
- Snack: a glass of kefir with toast.
Day 3
- Breakfast: buckwheat porridge, a cup of chicory, a few dates.
- Snack: banana.
- Lunch: stewed mushrooms and low-fat soup.
- Snack: a casserole of fresh cheese with dates and compote.
- Dinner: chicken meatballs with vegetables, herbal tea.
- Snack: 200 milliliters of fermented baked milk.
Day 4
- Breakfast: wheat porridge, double protein omelette, toast, tea.
- Snack: a couple of fresh or baked apples.
- Lunch: vegetable cutlets with turkey, low-fat borscht, lemon tea.
- Snack: carrot casserole and cranberry juice.
- Dinner: stewed vegetables, lean steamed meat.
- Snack: a glass of kefir.
Day 5
- Breakfast: a glass of celery juice, toasted whole grain bread, buckwheat porridge.
- Snack: a handful of berries (blueberries, currants, cranberries).
- Lunch: zucchini 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.
Day 6
- Breakfast: oatmeal with raisins, some fresh grapes, ginger tea.
- Snack: a glass of apple and banana juice.
- Lunch: steamed fish cakes, broccoli puree, two toasts, green tea.
- Snack: rosehip and apple soup.
- Dinner: boiled fish, vegetarian borscht, herbal tea.
- Snack: a glass of kefir or fermented baked milk.
Day 7
- Breakfast: two hard-boiled eggs, vegetable salad, pomegranate soup.
- Snack: two bananas.
- Lunch: rice soup with vegetables, grilled chicken fillet, slice of bread, herbal tea.
- Snack: low-fat yogurt.
- Dinner: steamed meatballs, vegetable salad, tea.
- Snack: a glass of kefir and toast.
Useful recipes and tips for cooking at home
Hake with vegetables in foil
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of fish.
- Carrots - 50 grams.
- Zucchini - 80 grams.
- Mushrooms - 80 grams.
- Broccoli - 90 grams
- Lemon juice.
- Green.
Wash and peel the vegetables, steam until half cooked. Cut two pieces of hake. Make two boat-shaped containers out of foil. Divide the vegetables into two parts, send each to the bottom of a homemade mold, then place the fish, pour lemon juice over it. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 160 degrees, finally sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Mushrooms stewed in sour cream sauce
Ingredients:
- Mushrooms - 350 grams.
- Sour cream 10-15% fat - 400 grams.
- Olive oil - a spoon.
- Carrots - 50-70 grams.
- Spices - mild, a little salt.
Send diced or sliced mushrooms to simmer in a pan with olive oil for 20 minutes under the lid.
At that time, grate the carrots on a medium grater and add to the mushrooms, cook for another 10 minutes. Send sour cream, spices and salt to the total mass, simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Vegetable cutlets with chicken
Ingredients:
- Chicken (or turkey) fillet - 300 grams.
- Yellow pepper - 1 piece.
- Carrots - 1 piece.
- Dill - 50 grams.
- A little salt and spices allowed.
- Chicken egg - 1 piece.
Send the fillet to a meat grinder or turn into minced meat with a blender, mix with egg and spices. Add finely chopped paprika to the mixture. Grate the carrots and mix with the chopped dill. Roll the minced meat into balls, roll in the prepared mixture of carrots and dill. Send in a double boiler for 15-20 minutes.
Fresh cheese casserole with dates
Ingredients:
- Fresh cheese (1-3% fat) - 500 grams.
- Chicken egg - 2 pieces.
- Grits - half a glass.
- Steamed - 50 grams.
- Fructose - 2-3 tbsp.
- A pinch of salt.
- Vanilla.
If the curd is not pasty, rub it through a sieve and mix with the semolina. Beat eggs with fructose, vanilla and salt. Add cottage cheese to the mass and set aside for 30 minutes.
At this time, line the form with parchment, lubricate with a thin layer of oil. Put the pan in it, send it in the oven for 30-35 minutes at a temperature of 150-170 degrees. Allow to cool before use.
Zucchini soup with hard cheese
Ingredients:
- Purified water - liter.
- Potatoes - 5 pieces.
- Zucchini - 2 pieces.
- Ginger is a teaspoon of fresh.
- Hard cheese - 25-30 grams per serving.
- Olive oil - a spoon.
- Greens - any fresh or dried.
- Salt to taste.
- Cardamom.
Light the water. While boiling, peel and slice the zucchini and potatoes into random pieces. Mash the ginger with coriander in a mortar, add to the prepared vegetables, cook for one minute. Drain excess liquid in a separate bowl. Beat the mixture into the puree soup with a mixer, adding a little water until the required consistency is obtained. Add salt, herbs, bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Garnish with cheese on a plate.
Vitamin salad
Ingredients:
- Cucumber - 100 grams.
- Quail egg - 2-3 pieces.
- Avocado - 1 piece.
- Garlic - 1 clove.
- Yogurt 1-2% fat - 50 grams.
- Green - any fresh.
Cut the cucumber into large cubes. Hard boiled eggs. Remove the stone from the avocado, divide the pulp into two parts. Cut one into cubes and mash the other into mashed potatoes. For the dressing, you have to mix yogurt with finely chopped herbs and garlic passed through a press. Add the mashed part of the avocado and mix everything. Place the diced cucumber, eggs and avocado in a bowl. Season the salad with sauce.
Recommendations for preparing a diet, product combinations, food processing:
- Enrich your diet with fresh or cooked vegetables and fruits.
- Replace morning coffee with lemon juice diluted in water.
- Drink as much fresh juice as possible.
- Include porridge (oatmeal, buckwheat, wheat) in 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 stewed vegetables.
- Don’t combine a lot of acid-producing foods in one go.
- It is advisable to eat fresh fruit separately from other foods.
- Steam (most preferred), oven or barbecue.
How to eat scalp psoriasis
The table shows the available and prohibited products for this type of psoriasis:
| Yes | It's impossible |
| Porridge | Spicy, greasy, fried |
| Lean meat and poultry | Chocolate, desserts, pastries, sugar |
| Heat-treated vegetables (cooked, stewed, baked) | Horseradish, garlic, garlic |
| Fruits | Fatty meat |
| Vegetable oil | Pasta |
| Compotes | Potato |
| Roasted or cooked fish | Ketchup, mayonnaise |
| Cabbage (dill, green onion, lettuce, parsley) | Pearl barley, corn and barley semolina, semolina |
| Berries (cranberry, blueberry, blueberry) | Legumes |
| Ginger | Smoked products, salinity, marinades |
| Thick | |
| Honey | |
| Sausages | |
| Alcohol | |
| Milk products | |
| Citrus | |
| Red vegetables and fruits | |
| Butter, spread, margarine | |
| Sir | |
| Eggplant | |
| Pepper | |
| Canned food |
Diet during the worsening of the disease: what to exclude and what to add to the menu
When psoriasis progresses, the person is given a special diet for a period of two to three weeks. The amount of fat is reduced to 70 grams per day, while 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. As much fresh cheese and other fermented dairy products, vitamin berries, vegetables, fruits.
Reduce easily digestible carbohydrates, exclude red fruits, cocoa, butter, fatty cream and milk, honey, gluten, products with dyes and preservatives.
You can also organize fasting days once or twice a week, this will reduce the load on the pancreas and eliminate excess body fat.
Possibilities of fasting diets:
- Apple. During the day, you should eat one and a half kilograms of sour varieties.
- Vegetables. You can eat 1. 5 kilograms of vegetables (but not potatoes) a day, divided into 5-6 meals. Their priority is preliminary heat treatment.
- Kefirnaya. During the day, it is allowed to drink one and a half liters of the product.
- Meat. 400 grams of beef should be cooked, divided into 5-6 meals and eaten without salt. You can add a side dish in the form of cabbage, cucumber or carrot (100 grams) twice.
- Fruits and vegetables. Divide 750 grams of fruit and the same amount of vegetables into 5-6 meals, but it is advisable not to combine with each other.
- Cheese and kefir. During the day, eat 400 grams of fresh cheese of 0% and 500 milliliters of kefir.
Diet during the worsening of psoriasis provides chemical, but also mechanical damage to the gastrointestinal tract and requires minimal bowel and liver function.
Scaly lichen and obesity: how to lose weight
Obesity and psoriasis - this combination is quite common. The presence of the first factor negatively affects the pathology, its course is more difficult than in the absence of overweight, as well as therapy. Therefore, weight loss should be considered in psoriasis.
To do this, it will be useful to exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids without sweeteners and additives, give preference to animal proteins and fish in the diet, exclude vegetables and butter, sugar and its substitutes, flour products.
Doctor's opinion on fasting days and medical fasting
Most people think that fasting is a good method of therapy for their disease, but what do experts say about it?
Their opinion is that such manipulations can harm the body.
Doctors do not rule out the possibility of using the day of fasting, but it should be done only under their control and taking into account the absence of a negative effect on other concomitant diseases.
A mono-diet, even if they last only one day a week, deprives the body of many useful and nutritious substances, which does not have the best effect on health in general, and on the condition of the skin in particular.In this regard, other diseases that complicate the course of psoriasis can develop. In addition, as a rule, when observing such diets, a person experiences emotional stress and stress, and, as you know, this factor is one of the main provokers of the development of pathology, as well as its worsening.
Psoriasis is a disease that must be treated permanently. Without proper control and adherence to recommendations, a person is exposed to frequent relapses and complex follow-up therapy. One of the most important moments in the life of a person with psoriasis is his diet. Many known foods can be forbidden, however, if the patient wants long-term remission, he should take only the allowed food.