Kim Kardashian Says Her Vegan Diet Helps With Psoriasis. We Asked an RDN to Weigh In.

Kim Kardashian recently revealed that following a mostly plant-based diet has helped her manage her psoriasis symptoms.

In the past, the reality star and business mogul has been open about her struggles with psoriasis on social media and on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. In a post on her sister Kourtney’s lifestyle blog, Poosh, the 41-year-old shared that her primarily vegan diet—particularly, vegan tacos—has kept her psoriasis flare-ups at bay. 

Kardashian added that she tries her best to stick to her plant-based diet, except on “treat” days or when she’s at a restaurant that can’t accommodate her. Notably, she cooked meat in season one, episode one of Paris Hilton’s 2021 cooking show, Cooking With Paris. 

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Can a vegan diet help with psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a lifelong autoimmune disease that causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin and currently, there is no cure. Celebrities make health claims all the time, we should observe their assertions with a little bit of scrutiny. So, is there evidence to back up Kardashian’s claim?

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, it can be managed with an appropriate treatment plan, which can include avoiding certain foods. We also asked Amy Lawson, RDN, LDN, and the founder of Thrive Nutrition, for more information.

“Certain foods can help ease the inflammation that is associated with psoriasis. Foods that have the biggest impact on skin health include those with anti-inflammatory properties,…