Added sugars

No matter what, but especially if you have arthritis, you should restrict your intake of sugar. Candy, soda, ice cream, and many more foods—including less visible ones like barbecue sauce—all include added sugars. According to research of 217 persons with rheumatoid arthritis, sugar-sweetened drink and desserts were the two things that were most commonly reported to make RA symptoms worse among 20 other foods. Additionally, drinking sugary drinks like soda may greatly raise your chance of developing arthritis.

For instance, a study of 1,209 people aged 20 to 30 found that those who drank beverages sweetened with fructose at least five times per week had a threefold increased risk of developing arthritis compared to those who drank little to no such beverages. In addition, a significant study including over 200,000 women found a link between regular soda use and a higher risk of RA.