Foods to Fight Arthritis

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
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