Thinking about lunch? Consider whole-grain toast topped with tuna and avocado or pumpkin soup spiced with curry (recipes below). Are there any special foods that can make your psoriasis disappear? Sadly, no. But here’s the thing: While there is no specific diet for psoriatic disease, certain ingredients and eating […]
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Are there any special foods that can make your psoriasis disappear? Sadly, no. But here’s the thing: While there is no specific diet for psoriatic disease, certain ingredients and eating styles may help you feel better by keeping psoriasis symptoms in check and improving your overall health.
A few things to keep in mind:
Psoriatic disease is associated with inflammation. Upping your consumption of anti-inflammatory foods and cutting back on foods that can increase inflammation (think added sugar, unhealthy fats, and alcohol) might be worth a shot, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Psoriasis is linked to certain nutritional deficiencies. As noted in an article in Journal of Molecular Sciences, these deficiencies include omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium. It’s a good idea to work closely with your doctor and registered dietitian-nutritionist to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need and tackling any issues head-on.
Psoriasis is connected to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. This is especially true if you are carrying extra pounds, notes Johns Hopkins Medicine. As a result, it’s important to choose foods that make your heart happy, help keep blood sugar levels in check, and support a healthy weight.
The seven tasty lunch recipes below, created exclusively for Everyday Health, can help you beat psoriasis (and psoriatic arthritis, too).
1. Curried Pumpkin Soup
People with psoriatic disease should aim to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to get a range of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can bolster overall immune function and fight inflammation. Our golden Curried Pumpkin Soup gets an extra anti-inflammatory boost from the spice turmeric.
2. Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus Tacos
Cold-water fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and trout are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, according to the National Institutes of Health. Aim to include fish in your diet at least twice a week. We think you’ll love our Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus Tacos. (Who doesn’t love tacos?)
3. Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana, and Oatmeal Smoothie
For omega-3s from plant sources, up your intake of certain seeds (such as flaxseeds and chia seeds) and nuts (such as almonds and walnuts). Nut butters can work too. If you choose to make our Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie, choose a brand of peanut butter with added omega-3s to reap this benefit.
4. Tuna and Avocado Toast
Fiber is an important part of an anti-psoriasis diet. Check out our Tuna and Avocado Toast: The fiber in the 100-percent whole-wheat bread can help promote a healthy gut, which is linked to improved immune function.
Worried about the gluten in the bread? Although it’s a common misperception that gluten is bad for people with psoriasis, unless you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, it isn’t necessary or even beneficial to eliminate gluten from your diet, notes the National Psoriasis Foundation.
5. Cold Mexican Quinoa Salad
Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, and other legumes and beans are terrific sources of plant-based protein and fiber. Our Cold Mexican Quinoa Salad makes for a highly portable lunch.
6. Prebiotic-Rich Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
Probiotics are beneficial microbes that can support gut health, potentially decreasing psoriasis symptoms, according to a study published in July 2022 in Nutrients. Prebiotics are foods (typically high-fiber foods) that nourish the probiotics. Give this delicious salad a whirl: It features the prebiotic-loaded ingredients dandelion greens, raw onion, and raw garlic.
7. Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
The connection between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease makes it important to choose heart-healthy foods. Eating less meat has been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. Our Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are a deceptively meaty alternative to beef burgers.
