7 easy, drug-free ways to live life better with lupus

Avoid nightshades

7. Veto some veggies

Wait, veggies are bad? While veggies, in general, are recommended, nightshade veggies could be bad for you because, as a person with lupus, you could be sensitive to them — some folks are.

Nightshade veggies include tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, and white potatoes.

Read: America’s most-eaten vegetable leads to hypertension

Gena Hymowech

By Gena Hymowech

Gena Hymowech has over two decades of experience writing for health, entertainment and lifestyle publications, including Yahoo Beauty, Men's Journal and Self. She has covered medical conditions ranging from acne to lupus, and has also worked as an online communications assistant to nutritionist, diabetes educator, mindfulness expert and health author Laura Cipullo. Gena has researched natural options for her own health issues, and enjoys sharing her passion for the subject with others.

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