Psoriasis Prevention Diet: Recipes (Main Dishes)

This page provides a wide range of easy and quick recipes for those who are interested in preventing psoriasis flare ups through diet. The recipes included use some of the best foods for preventing and controlling psoriasis symptoms.

Apple and Onion Soup

Here we've got a recipe that calls for apples and onions, two of nature's best sources of the bioflavonoid quercetin. Quercetin helps fight inflammation by inhibiting the action of phospholipase, an enzyme that generates free arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid increases the levels of prostaglandins and leukotrienes which are potent mediators of inflammation.
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Zucchini "Noodles" with Mashed Avocado and Mediterranean Herbs

Here's a great recipe for those whose psoriasis flare-ups have been linked to gluten or wheat intolerance. Starring mashed avocado, garlic and grain-free zucchini "noodles" (dubbed zoodles), this dish is free of gluten as well as common allergy triggers. Thanks to the avocado it contains, this simple dish is also loaded with skin-protecting healthy fats and psoriasis-fighting antioxidants. The potential anti-psoriasis effects of garlic have been largely attributed to its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Wholesome Winter Pea and Watercress Soup

Watercress is supercharged with vitamin C and beta-carotene which have strong antioxidant properties. As people with psoriasis typically have an impaired antioxidant status, including antioxidant rich foods in the diet may help prevent and heal psoriasis flare ups.
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Steamed Asparagus with Sesame Seeds

Turbo-charge your anti-psoriasis diet by eating asparagus, a highly nutritious vegetable that is packed with folate which many psoriasis patients are deficient in. The sesame seeds featured in this mouth-watering dish provide an abundance of zinc which has been shown to alleviate psoriasis symptoms in some patients. This dish also contains vitamin B6 which is necessary for the proper absorption of zinc.
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Broccoli and Barley Soup

Provided that you're not allergic or sensitive to gluten, this dish can make a great addition to your diet. The broccoli in this soup is loaded with vitamin C, folate, and beta-carotene, all of which play an important role in any diet designed to alleviate psoriasis. Thyme and marjoram, which add flavor to this dish, contain ursolic acid which is thought to alleviate psoriasis and which possesses antioxidant properties.
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Chicken Soup with Rice and Broccoli

This scrumptious soup combines chicken and rice which rarely cause allergic reactions, making this dish great for those suffer from psoriasis. The broccoli in this dish delivers plenty of beta-carotene which has properties that can alleviate psoriasis.
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Chicken and Apple Salad

Here's a must-try salad recipe that pairs chicken with sweet grapes and crunchy apples to create a tantalizing taste sensation. Chicken, apples, and grapes rarely cause allergic reactions, so this salad is also well suited for most people with psoriasis. In addition, the apples in this salad possess strong anti-inflammatory properties which help relieve symptoms associated with a number of inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis.
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Super-Nutritious Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries

This highly nutritious, low glycemic salad is made of ingredients that are cram-full of psoriasis fighting nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, folate, and quercetin. What's more, this salad also contains some omega-3 fatty acids (provided by the broccoli). Note
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Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad

Romaine lettuce and carrots provide a very good source of pro-vitamin A and vitamin C, both of which are touted as key nutrients for combating psoriasis. Salmon on the other hand has strong anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains astaxanthin, a carotenoid that is responsible for the reddish color of salmon and that can act as a potent antioxidant.
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Anti-Inflammatory Salmon Salad

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory effects. Salmon also contains astaxanthin, a carotenoid that is responsible for the pink color of salmon and that can act as a potent antioxidant. The psoriasis-alleviating properties of this salad are further strengthened by red onions and capers, both of which are among the best dietary sources of quercetin. Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that helps fight inflammation by inhibiting the action of phospholipase, an enzyme that generates free arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid increases the levels of prostaglandins and leukotrienes which are potent mediators of inflammation.
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Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger

This recipe pairs beets with carrots to create a powerful natural remedy for fighting psoriasis. Beets are loaded with folate, with one cup of chopped beets providing more than a third of the daily value for folate. Folate is important to people with psoriasis because a high proportion of psoriasis patients (44% according to one study) have reduced serum levels of folate. The folate deficiency frequently observed in psoriasis patients may be a result of increased utilization of this important mineral by the abnormally rapidly regenerating skin cells. The carrots in this salad provide plenty of beta-carotene and vitamin C.
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Beet and Carrot Soup

This recipe combines beets and carrots to create an enticing crimson soup that is also rich in psoriasis-fighting nutrients. Beets are loaded with folate, a vitamin that is of particular importance to psoriasis patients, who typically have low serum levels of this nutrient. The carrots in this soup provide plenty of beta-carotene and vitamin C.
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Omega-3 Omelet with Red Onions and Capers

Provided that you are not allergic or sensitive to eggs, this omelet may be of great help if you suffer from psoriasis. Onions, particularly red onions, as well as capers are among the best natural sources of quercetin. Quercetin inhibits the action of phospholipase, an enzyme that generates free arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid, in turn, increases the levels of prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which are potent mediators of inflammation. What's more, this omelet provides plenty of omega-3 fatty acids which also have anti-inflammatory effects.
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Barley Soup with Carrots and Parsley

Provided that you are not sensitive or allergic to gluten, barley is one of the best grains to consume if you suffer from psoriasis as it has the lowest Glycemic Index (GI) rating of all common grains. The carrots and parsley in this soup may also be helpful as both of them are loaded with beta-carotene, an important nutrient that is thought to alleviate symptoms associated with psoriasis due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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For more recipes that can help you prevent psoriasis breakouts, visit the Main Recipe Directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Healing Psoriasis Naturally.

If you are interested in the nutritional approach to preventing and healing psoriasis, be sure to check out the page Diet Tips for Psoriasis Sufferers and the page Best Foods to Eat for a Psoriasis-Free Life. Be also sure to visit the home page of this Nutrition Guide to Healing Psoriasis Naturally on a regular basis — all the latest news and tips for psoriasis sufferers are first posted on the home page.