The diet recommendations that help to control systemic sclerosis are:
- Eat small meals every three to four hours. .
- Eat fresh and natural foods. Select whole, fresh, unprocessed foods without any preservatives, artificial ingredients, or hydrogenated oils.
- Add anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich spices and herbs, like rosemary, basil, oregano, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, turmeric, and curry powder to foods.
- Cut down on added sugars, the natural sugars found in milk, yogurt, and fruit are not a concern.
- Use Multivitamin or mineral supplement. If specific nutrient deficiencies have been identified, extra supplementation may be required.
- Consume plenty of water preferably water that’s never been exposed to plastic. Drink only from stainless steel or glass containers and use a water filtration system at home. .
- Avoid foods that may aggravate Vata symptoms such as citrus fruits, tomato products, greasy fried foods, coffee, garlic, onions, peppermint, gas-producing foods (such as raw peppers, beans, broccoli, or raw onions), spicy foods, carbonated beverages, and alcohol.
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