Read more about Nitika Chopras perspective in this exclusive interview.
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Psoriasisis a chronic condition that can cause inflammation in the body due to immune system dysfunction.
Chronic illness advocate, founder of the organizationChroniconand podcast host Nitika Chopra has been managing plaque psoriasis since childhood.
Everything from stress management to taking care of my overall well-being, ultimately making me feel better in general.
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Im drinking an oat milk latte that I make in the morning with stevia.
EatingWell:Could you walk us through what you eat in a day?
For dinner, it depends on what Im feeling that day.
For snacks, I definitely gravitate towards a Luna bar or a protein bar.
EatingWell:What are some misconceptions about psoriasis that you want to debunk?
I wish people knew that emotional side of psoriasis, thats something I definitely dealt with growing up.
Why are you having a hard time making friends?
It was something that I didnt know would be such a gift.
So I started to look at this as an opportunity.
or What if that person has an attitude because theyre going through a breakup?
I wear my mask everywhere where theres more than one person that I dont know.
Thats something Ive been doing to keep myself really safe.
And watching the foods I eatalthough I still have cravings for junk food from time to time!
But giving myself permission to take care of myself through my food is a really wonderful thing.
EatingWell:What does eating well mean to you?
Thats what eating well means to me.
