Diet Plan for Rheumatoid Arthritis It is an autoimmune, inflammatory disorder that can affect all the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. The common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are joint pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling and redness. A balanced diet rich in antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids is very helpful to control the inflammation. DIET CHART FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS EARLY-MORNING Herbal tea / Cumin water / Fenugreek water BREAKFAST Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia)