Diet · 9 min · Launch draft
Key takeaways
- Diet is a pillar, not the whole promise.
- Mediterranean-style eating has better support than old detox frameworks.
- Gluten and nightshades should be tested personally, not banned universally.
What changed from Smart Psoriasis Diet
I still believe food matters. I no longer believe food should carry the entire psoriasis story.
The new diet approach removes the old Candida, detox, and universal banned-food certainty.
The National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board published dietary recommendations for adults with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, and that type of evidence-aware framing is where SPL needs to live.
The practical plate
My current 80/20 food direction is mostly whole foods: vegetables, fruit, oily fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds, beans or lentils if tolerated, and minimally processed meals.
An observational study found an association between a Mediterranean anti-inflammatory dietary profile and psoriasis severity.
Alcohol and smoking deserve specific attention because meta-analyses have linked alcohol consumption and smoking with psoriasis.
How to test without chaos
Do not remove five food groups at once. If your skin improves, you will not know what mattered.
Use the workbook and test one variable at a time: alcohol, gluten, dairy, nightshades, high sugar, or ultra-processed food.
If coeliac disease is possible, talk to a doctor before removing gluten because testing can be affected after gluten avoidance.
Medical disclaimer
Everything here comes from John Redfern's personal experience living with psoriasis for over 30 years, plus linked sources where medical facts are discussed. This is not medical advice. Speak with your doctor or dermatologist before changing medication, supplements, diet, sun exposure, skincare, or mental health treatment.