Children do not need to be put on low sodium diets, however limiting sodium is advised as part of healthy eating. Sodium, also known as salt, is naturally found in many foods. Limit foods preserved with sodium and avoid adding table salt to meals and snacks. Use fresh or dried herbs and spices to [...]
Turmeric is a flowering plant from the ginger family. Curcumin is bright yellow and comes from turmeric roots used in cooking. Both turmeric and curcumin have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can be a part of healthy eating. However there is little specific evidenced-based research that shows that turmeric or curcumin are able to [...]
The World Health Organization says that children need at least 1 gram of protein per kilogram body weight every day to meet protein needs for growth and development. This is why a source of protein is recommended for every meal and ideally in every snack. Try plant based proteins more often, including nuts and [...]
There is little evidence that shows that vegetarian or vegan diets are better at controlling inflammation or treating childhood rheumatic conditions. However a theme that aligns with a healthy diet and is encouraged is eating vegetables and whole grains more often. Vegetarian or vegan diets may also be important for cultural or religious beliefs, [...]
There is little evidence that shows that dairy causes or treats inflammation. However dairy or milk-based products contain many nutrients and active compounds, including calcium, vitamin D, healthy fats and proteins. While Health Canada no longer focuses on dairy as a food group, it can still be part of tasty, healthy eating. Just be [...]
There is little evidence that shows that eliminating gluten is effective for treating rheumatic conditions in children. Gluten is protein naturally found in the grains including wheat, barley, rye and triticale. It is also found in many packaged, preserved foods as a filler. More research is needed to better understand if gluten has any [...]
There are no specific foods that should be eliminated from the diet of children with rheumatic conditions in order to treat the disease. There are foods however that should be limited. Limit foods rich in simple sugars such as sugary cereals, sugary yogurts, treats such as donuts or cereal bars, and fruit juices. Foods [...]
There are no specific foods that have been shown to treat rheumatic conditions in children. There is also no evidence that avoiding foods labeled as “pro-inflammatory” can treat rheumatic conditions. We think of “treatment” as something (e.g. medication, physiotherapy) that decreases the underlying inflammation and damage associated with the condition. We do know that [...]
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