Kale chips, anyone? Frechman is an advocate of trying new flavors and treats when snacking. She recommends new cooking techniques, such as lightly oiling and spicing kale and baking it, then serving it like chips.
RA snacks are also a good way to try new flavors and spices, such as ginger, which the Arthritis Foundation notes has a variety of health benefits and may play a role in protecting painful, inflamed joints. When you’re planning your rheumatoid arthritis diet, think outside the box for new and exciting snacks you’ll look forward to.
And it can also help to plan ahead and pack a few snacks to carry with you throughout the day. A bag with nuts, dried cherries, low-fat string cheese, and a piece of fruit can go with you almost anywhere without needing refrigeration. Save the more labor-intensive RA snacks for days when you know you’ll be near a kitchen to prepare them.
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