Highly processed foods

Fast food, morning cereal, and baked goods are examples of ultra-processed foods that are frequently heavy in refined carbohydrates, added sugar, preservatives, and other potentially inflammatory elements that may exacerbate arthritic symptoms. By promoting inflammation and risk factors including obesity, research shows that Western diets high in excessively processed foods may raise your chance of developing RA.

In addition, a study of 56 RA patients found that those who consumed more ultra-processed food had greater risk factors for heart disease, including higher levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a long-term indicator of blood sugar management. As a result, eating processed meals may harm your general health and raise your chance of contracting further ailments.