Food is the best natural medicine for many health conditions. It is a concept that is all too often forgotten by many people who have an orientation towards taking pharmaceutical drugs for any ailment.
Arthritis Today recently put together a list of the foods that are most helpful to people with arthritis. These foods boost your immune system, fight inflammation and strengthen bones.
| Food | Functional Benefit | Particularly Helpful for |
| Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel & Herring | Omega-3 fatty acids for reducing inflammation | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Soybeans | Omega-3 fatty acids for reducing inflammation | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Heart-healthy fats for reducing inflammation | Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis |
| Cherries | Anthocyanins for reducing inflammation | Gout |
| Low-fat Milk, Yogurt & Cheese | Calcium & vitamin D for increased bone strength | Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis |
| Broccoli | Calcium for its bone-building benefits | Osteoarthritis |
| Green Tea | Antioxidants for reducing inflammation and slowing cartilage destruction | Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Oranges, Grapefruits & Limes | Vitamin C to prevent inflammatory arthritis and maintain healthy joints | Rheumatoid Arthritis& Osteoarthritis |
| Oatmeal, Brown Rice and Whole-grain Cereals | Lowers C-reactive protein (CRP) for reducing inflammation | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Red Beans, Kidney Beans & Pinto Beans | Fiber to lower C-reactive protein (CRP) and protein for muscle health | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Garlic | Diallyl disulphine to limit cartilage-damaging enzymes in human cells | Osteoarthritis |
| Walnuts, Pine Nuts, Pistachios & Almonds | Protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E for reducing inflammation and muscle health | Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis |
References
- http://www.arthritistoday.org/tools-and-resources/slideshows/best-foods-for-arthritis.php
- photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/barsen/4872885242
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