What is Arthritis Foodie?

I’m Emily Johnson, bestselling author, writer, content and recipe creator, and the Founder of Arthritis Foodie. I’ve had seronegative arthritis for 10 years, and through trial-error-and-scientific-research I have found ways to live better and live well with my arthritis (alongside my medication)…

My aim at Arthritis Foodie is to help as many people as possible to do the same, through my books (Beat Arthritis Naturally, and Eat Well with Arthritis), my blog, and my further studies (nutritionist in training).

How did Arthritis Foodie Start?

After another flare-up in 2018, I decided to try to take control of my own body, health, and wellbeing. Google searches like: arthritis diets, arthritis food, best foods for arthritis, anti-inflammatory foods, foods to avoid with arthritis, young people with arthritis, ways to manage arthritis pain were all in my search history, but I felt completely overwhelmed.

I couldn’t find a blog or a person dedicated to living well with arthritis when it came to nutrition and lifestyle modifications. I was feeling fed up and alone. The first place I went to (this is in 2018, before the days of TikTok and Reels) was Instagram, and I couldn’t find anyone young blogging about arthritis*. So, I thought, why can’t that person be me? Maybe I can be the one to begin a lifestyle arthritis and food diary, to help myself and others at the same time.

So, with the Arthritis Foodie instagram I started to anonymously document my journey – discovering all kinds of natural remedies – diet, exercise, and lifestyle. I eventually discovered so many people, like me! Looking for other people with arthritis, and healthy ways to live with their arthritis.

Why Follow Arthritis Foodie?

Arthritis Foodie is a lot bigger than just my Instagram diary! It is a community, a place to feel less alone where questions will be answered, comfort will be given, and positivity will be provided. There’s products to try, recipes to do, exercise tips to give a go, quotes to read on the days you need to read them, and a lot more.

Both of my books have been signed off by rheumatologists and nutritionists, with contributions from 12 different healthcare experts, scientific research, as well as nourishing recipes, remedies and more.

You can find Arthritis Foodie on Instagram, @ArthritisFoodie and the FREE support group on Facebook “Arthritis Foodie Forum”.

_{*Theres now thousands of young people on Instagram and TikTok blogging about their arthritis, and I think it is absolutely wonderful, as it makes all of us feel less alone. If you are one of these people, please reach out to me, as I would love to hear from you!}