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Follow up on Tomatoes

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bluemoon811
bluemoon811

I wanted to post what I found on the Anti-inflammatory Diet on tomatoes. This is their summary:

""Tomatoes, another nightshade veggie, may also help reduce inflammation in some people. (Of course, Dr. Zashin’s advice about what works for you, individually, applies here, as well.)

Juicy red tomatoes, specifically, are rich in lycopene, which has shown to reduce inflammation inthe lungs and throughout the body. Cooked tomatoes contain even more lycopene than raw ones, so tomato sauce works, too—and a 2012 Iranian study found that tomato juice consumption was also beneficial. ""

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  • designergirl12
    designergirl12

    Posted

    Thank you for posting, my GI needs this!!
  • jennissw
    jennissw

    Posted

    I see they are selling those tomatoe tablets in boots now too.

  • bluemoon811
    bluemoon811

    Posted

    Hello guys!!!! I have been eating, and have noticed No changes, really!!!
  • ElaineA
    ElaineA

    Posted

    That is a shame. I have heard conflicting views about tomatoes. Some say anything from the deadly nightshade family is a no-no and then others say that tomatoes a really good. Maybe you needed a vodka in the tomato juice wink
  • Lee-Colorado
    Lee-Colorado

    Posted

    "Since prednisone can cause weight gain, retention of sodium, inhibits absorption of calcium and cause the excretion of potassium in the urine, some dietary oversight and adjustment is necessary."

    My rheumatologist recommended eating tomatoes and bananas to increase potassium levels rather than using a supplement because the body does not handle supplements as effectively as natural foods. He also recommends light exercise such as walking as well as a calcium and vitamin D supplement. I have just started a very slow treadmill program as well as a routine recommended in a book by Fred Hahn called Slow Burn. It is a 30 minute a week weight program. I used it before PMR/GCA developed but since it then I have found that I cannot even do one push-up any more.

    In another post I provided an extract of my SED and CRP levels when I was losing vision because of GCA. As EileenH has pointed out, one in five who suffer PMR do not have such high levels.

  • ElaineA
    ElaineA

    Posted

    Thank you cc23145. I haven't stopped eating tomatoes that is for sure. Bananas will now be added to my diet. I have avoided them as they have a bad reputation for being fattening. I take a vitamin D supplement but not a calcium other than the amount that is in the multivitamin I take, which is probably not enough now.

    Thanks for the advice and information, which is always welcome and appreciated.

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