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Things to avoid while taking certain steroid medication

Our bodies have a complicated relationship with inflammation. It’s a natural immune response to injury or infection, but it can also go rogue, contributing to everything from autoimmune diseases to respiratory, gastrointestinal, and mental disorders. 

While taking this specific steroid medication, it’s best to avoid foods with high cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium, since these could worsen the drug’s potential side effects—particularly weight gain. Dr. Mary Greene, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology, tells us what foods you should avoid and foods you should include in your diet while on this specific steroid medication. Read the article.