"Steer Clear: 5 Inflammatory Foods That Aggravate Arthritis"

Making simple changes in diet can improve symptoms and lower the risk of developing arthritis. Here are five inflammatory foods to avoid if you have arthritis: 1) Red meat, which is high in fat and associated with increased inflammation; 2) Gluten, which can cause joint inflammation even in individuals without celiac disease; 3) High-salt foods, which can put people at higher risk of developing inflammatory arthritis; 4) Added sugars, found in soda and desserts, which worsen arthritis symptoms by increasing inflammation; and 5) Highly-processed foods, which contain potentially inflammatory ingredients and can trigger arthritis.