Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers are just
some of the nightshade vegetables that contain the chemical solanine, which some have branded a culprit in arthritis pain.
Many people are allergic to nightshade vegetables (potatoes being one of them) but Yuca can provide you with the benefits of a carbohydrate without the problematic effects
of nightshade vegetables.
Therefore, if you have any form of joint pain or arthritis currently, it might be worth it for you to consider reducing the quantity
of nightshade vegetables that you consume.
Not exact matches
Whether you're following a Paleo diet, cutting out
nightshade vegetables due to an autoimmune issue, or just really like cauliflower, I think this will become one
of your new favorites.
This is one
of my favorite Sprout Chicken salad recipes and it is great for anyone that is looking to avoid
nightshade vegetables and high FODMAP veggies.
However, if you don't have a diagnosis
of RA but have pain, many
of my patients find relief when they eliminate
nightshade vegetables.
This means that three out
of four people can attribute their pain to
nightshade vegetables.
Processed foods and animal products are typically excluded, as are
vegetables of the
nightshade family.
Also, please see my blog posts about specific
vegetable types (the broccoli family, the
nightshades) and my blog post about food and hypothyroidism for answers to some
of your other questions.
The Root Cause Autoimmune Plan is compliant with the strictest phase
of the Elimination Diet and is free from grains, beans, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, and
nightshade vegetables.
For references and links, see my web site: www.bioidenticalhormones101.com Articles with Related Interest: Bioidentical Hormones Prevent Arthritis Part Two
of a Series Glucosamine for Arthritis Arthritis and
Nightshade Vegetables References for Chapter 14.
fruits and
vegetables of the
nightshade family (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants / brinjals / aubergines, goji / wolf berries, chilli peppers, etc)
This is a surprising list
of foods for many people, particularly since it contains healthful
vegetables, but
nightshades contain low - level toxins that are known to cause inflammation for some people, especially those with auto - immune disorders and are dangerous for anyone if consumed in excessive quantities.
They belong to the
vegetable family
of nightshades, be cautious
of the
nightshade family
of vegetables, as I've mentioned in the Psoriasis Diet book, as these are colorful and contain antioxidants but often best avoided by those with psoriasis because they contain a class
of chemical called alkaloids, and these alkaloids can provoke and stimulate inflammation, rather than suppress.
Nightshade vegetables include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers as the most common members
of this class
of veggie.
This is only a trial, you will want to avoid all
nightshade vegetables for a few months before you re-introduce them, to see if this family
of vegetables is a psoriasis trigger.
Eliminate the
nightshade family
of vegetables (as a trial) to see if they cause any aggravation.
Other recipes may include or exclude the
nightshade family
of vegetables such as tomato, potato, eggplant and chilli.
If anything,
vegetables and fruits from the
nightshade family are some
of the healthiest foods on the planet which offer ant - inflammatory benefits, rare antioxidants, amazing benefits to the heart (see Dr. Greger's videos on tomatoes), natural sun protection due to antioxidant content, etc..
All non-starchy
vegetables (p. 43) are acceptable in the Paleolithic diet with the possible exception
of nightshades, including tomato, eggplant and bell peppers, which can provoke inflammation in sensitive individuals (p. 271).
Remember to trial avoiding the
nightshade family
of vegetables (potato, tomato, eggplant, and chilli) because they can be pro-inflammatory for some with psoriasis.
Some people find a group
of vegetables called «
nightshades» cause pain and inflammation in their joints.
Potatoes are part
of the
Nightshade family
of vegetables, along with tomatoes, eggplants, and a few other plants.
That's why I enjoy ONE cup
of daily coffee, ONE (or occasionally two) cups
of daily red wine, one or two cups
of a variety
of teas daily, ONE serving
of a leafy greens salad each day,
Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes and peppers a couple times a week, the healthiest types
of aged cheeses a few times a week, and even the occasional dark beer... and I know that these are generally doing a body good... PLUS, they're just really enjoyable and a fun part
of life!
Interestingly, I found out through some digging through research that a high intake
of vitamin K2 from things like grass - fed butter (and grass - fed cream and cheese), organ meats, and certain fermented veggies (krauts or kimchi) can counteract any calcification effects
of the toxins that are in
nightshade vegetables.
An extension
of the paleolithic diet, the autoimmune paleo diet not only excludes grains, dairy, and legumes, but it also removes other potentially immunogenic substances including eggs, nuts, seeds, refined sugar, alcohol, food additives, and
nightshade vegetables such as sweet and hot peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, and goji berries (1).
This is exactly what this article is going to attempt to do — wade you through the process
of considering whether
nightshade vegetables might in fact be worsening your health symptoms even if they are grown organically in nutrient dense soil.
The truth is that only a small percentage
of people actually have an intolerance for
nightshade vegetables.
The majority
of people don't react to
nightshade vegetables, making this potato - aversion completely unnecessary.
Nightshade vegetables are a class
of vegetable that are high in their alkaloid content.
Other protocols include even more allergens: eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, seeds, pulses / legumes, citrus fruits,
nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplant) and grains
of any kind.
His diet bans a laundry list
of foods: dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine, gluten,
nightshade vegetables, soy and peanuts — all foods he calls irritants to good digestion.
White potatoes are members
of the
nightshade family
of vegetables and can make pets very sick.