Tips & ideas
Simple, evidence-informed ideas for building more comfortable, flavorful meals around rheumatoid arthritis and cachexia support.
How to build bold, deeply comforting flavor without triggering gastritis, colitis, or mast cell flares. Swapping raw garlic, heavy acid, and aged sauces for soothing root infusions, herbal pastes, and mineral-rich broths.
Gentle strategies for rheumatoid flare days and fatigue. Using freezer-ready component cooking, restorative purées, and nutrient-dense broths so reaching for high-protein recovery never feels exhausting.
Everyday guidance
Anti-inflammatory food doesn't have to be bland, steamed chicken and rice. Build layers of deep flavor using fresh ginger juice, gentle warming spices (turmeric, sumac, cardamom), toasted sesame, and fresh tender herbs before reaching for irritants.
Cachexia and chronic inflammation burn muscle mass fast. We pair clean pasture-raised proteins and wild fish with calorie-dense healthy fats and comforting starches to preserve strength without overwhelming digestion
Cook the way your body feels today. Our recipes feature multi-method instructions—from hands-off Gourmia air frying, to stovetop braising, oven, pressure cooking and sheet-pan roasting—to minimizing heavy lifting and kitchen cleanup.
Turn simple bowls into therapeutic meals with concentrated sauces. Rich Norwegian "Sandefjordsmør", mineral-dense tahini drizzles, and silky broths pack calories and anti-inflammatory compounds into every bite.
A closer look
Fats help add flavor and energy, which can be especially useful when appetite is low. No single food treats RA or cachexia, but these choices can support a nourishing overall eating pattern.
These oils are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. Using them in place of heavily refined oils may support a less inflammatory eating pattern, and they are useful everyday options for cooking and dressings.
MCT oil is a fat the body can use quickly. A small amount can be an easy way to add calories to foods such as smoothies, oatmeal, or sauces when eating enough feels difficult. Start slowly, since too much can upset the stomach.
A2 grass-fed full-fat milk, cream, butter, and yogurt add satisfying calories, protein, and richness to meals. Some people find A2 dairy easier to digest, but individual responses vary. Butter also contains butyrate, a fatty acid being studied for gut health.
Coconut oil is heat-stable and adds easy energy and a mild richness to curries, soups, and baked dishes. Because it is high in saturated fat, enjoy it as one part of a varied fat intake alongside olive oil, avocado oil, nuts, seeds, and omega-3 rich fish.
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Explore recipesThis site shares food ideas and general nutrition information, not medical advice. For personal dietary guidance, especially when managing RA or cachexia, work with your healthcare team or a registered dietitian.