What is the proper diet for lupus patients? what foods are good to eat if you have lupus? are there any foods that should be avoided?

In : In general there aren't any good or bad foods for patients with lupus different from what we recommend to anybody who wishes to stay healthy. Recent research has shown that foods rich in Folic Acid or taking Folic Acid supplements can help . Since patients with lupus have an increase risk for heart disease and atherosclerosis the recomendations are to eat a low cholesterol low fat diet, watch the salt content to maintain normal blood pressure, eat a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables and maintain a balance proportion of protein , carbs and fat in your diet.

EAT HEALTHY!: Low starch, little sugar, high fiber, plenty of water, good proteins in adequate amounts. And eat your colored veggies and greens. Good nutritional support might also include 3-omega fatty acids found in fish and flax seed oil. Take a complete vitamin. Avoid saturated fats. Emphasize monosaturated fats!