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Diet

How your diet can help your general health

Whether you have psoriasis or not, eating a healthy, balanced diet can be good for your overall general health. The following suggestions may help:

• Try to eat a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day—skipping meals may make you want to eat more later in the day.
• Eat smaller portions of food.
• Choose low-calorie foods.
• Limit your intake of red meat and dairy products.
• Avoid foods and beverages high in sugar.
• Avoid foods high in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
• Drink alcoholic beverages in moderation.

Although it's uncertain whether diet alone can improve psoriasis, it may help some people. Be sure to talk to your doctor or a nutritionist before making any changes to your diet.

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