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Houston, TX
July 23, 2025
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For water retention, Jacqueline, salt avoidance is KEY, as salt makes us retain more water. A heavily plant-based diet with plenty of fruits and veggies, like what AI is talking about, is excellent for us. Getting plenty of rest also reduces inflammation.

July 23, 2025
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To help reduce inflammation, consider these dietary changes:

• Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, tuna, sardines
• Include berries, which are high in antioxidants
• Add anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric
• Consume fiber-rich foods including vegetables and nuts
• Choose healthy fats like olive oil and Show Full Answer

To help reduce inflammation, consider these dietary changes:

• Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, tuna, sardines
• Include berries, which are high in antioxidants
• Add anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric
• Consume fiber-rich foods including vegetables and nuts
• Choose healthy fats like olive oil and avocados
• Stay well hydrated with 48-64 ounces of water daily For water retention specifically:

• Reduce sodium intake by:
- Checking food labels carefully
- Cooking at home instead of eating out
- Rinsing canned foods before use
- Avoiding processed foods

Note: If you have lupus nephritis, please consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your potassium intake, as some patients need to limit their consumption.

July 23, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes thsnk you ..I have been adding tumeric

July 24, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hi! What work for me is tumeric! Powdered or raw I add to a fruit smoothie,a tiny heads up tho expect a lot of potty trips as the inflammation leaves ur body through urination😫! and small diet changes to start,and see what works best for you...good luck 😊.

July 24, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Please stop eating white refined sugar. If you need something sweet eat dates, bananas, vegan ice cream sweetened with date sugar - not date syrup, which is highly processed. You can bake cookies with glutenfree organic oats, black sugar- free chocolate, some coconut oil and organic bananas, toss in some dates if you need more sweetness and then ENJOY💜

July 24, 2025

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