I suffer from arthritis, and my joints ache a lot, especially in winter. My sister keeps telling me that potatoes are bad for arthritis and can cause more inflammation. Is there any truth to this, or can I still enjoy my aloo sabzi sometimes?
6 months ago
I completely understand how terrifying it is when every joint hurts and you start worrying if simple foods like potatoes are making it worse. I used to overthink this constantly. From what I learned, unless you are specifically sensitive to nightshades, they are generally okay, so try not to stress too much.
8 months ago
Beta, potatoes are 'baadi' (gas-producing) in nature, which old wisdom says can increase joint pain and swelling. If you do eat them, cook them with ajwain or ginger to reduce their heavy effect, but don't eat them fried or late at night.
7 months ago
I can only share what happened with me, but cutting down on potatoes and other nightshades did seem to reduce the stiffness in my knees thoda sa. Everyone's body reacts differently though, so you might want to try eliminating them for a couple of weeks to see if it helps you.
5 months ago
Joint pain can be due to many different reasons like uric acid or rheumatoid arthritis, so guessing about food won't help. It is very important to get proper blood tests done first and consult an orthopedic doctor before stopping healthy vegetables.
7 months ago
I have had mild arthritis for fifteen years now. In my experience, simple boiled potatoes in moderation never caused me any issues, but heavy, oily aloo parathas certainly did. Focus on how they are cooked rather than blaming the vegetable itself.
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