Balanced diet with adequate supplementation of calcium can be helpful to patients. Whole grains, black beans, spinach, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, tomatoes, banana, orange, lemon, honey, raisins, fatless cottage cheese and coconut oil should be included in the diet.
It is also advisable to avoid foods rich in fat.
Drinking plenty of water is recommended. It also provides lubrication to the joints and reduces the risk of osteoarthritis.
These are the general principles of diet therapy. However, the diet regime of patients can be individualized depending on the clinical scenario.