Alfalfa, Garlic and Red Meat
Alfalfa and garlic both contain ingredients that can affect your immune system and cause flare ups of lupus symptoms. Alfalfa and garlic both contain amino acids that affect the immune system. The amino acid in alfalfa is L-canavanine, while garlic contains thiosulfates, Allicin, and ajoene. In addition to reducing immunity, alfalfa can also cause pain and muscle fatigue.
Red meat contains saturated fat that can contribute to heart disease. It is healthier to consume fatty fishes such as tuna, salmon, sardines, or mackerel. The omega-3s present in these types of fish contain polyunsaturated fatty acids that may protect you against heart conditions. This is very important because coronary complications are a severe complication of untreated or long term lupus.