One could say that reducing arthritis is as easy as taking a bite out of the right foods.
And it’d be true.
So hey, I’ve decided to save you time by making a list of foods you should enjoy and foods you should avoid if you’re aiming for an arthritis-free life.
Inflammation is a characteristic feature of arthritis. It is actually the body’s natural defense mechanism setting into action to fight the body’s own cells as in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.
The pain, swelling and stiffness are all caused by inflammation. So the key is to avoid foods that cause inflammation and include those that have anti-inflammatory effects.
Surprisingly, some of the foods you should avoid are quite healthy for people who do not suffer from arthritis.
Foods to avoid:
Here are some of the foods that you should cut back on:
• Tomatoes, eggplants, white potatoes, pepper, paprika and tobacco are all members of the nightshade family. They can cause inflammation associated with arthritis.
• Grains, especially wheat, that are high in gluten content should be avoided as gluten causes inflammation and joint pain in certain patients (especially if you’re gluten intolerant).
• Any food that causes allergies in individuals should be avoided. Allergens in the food can trigger a type of immune response that can lead to inflammation.
Foods to include:
• Fish is a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation. Fish oil supplements are available as capsules and can be found in most health stores.
• Swap your refined vegetable oils with healthy cooking oils like olive oil, coconut oil or walnut oil to cut down the pain and swelling. Many types of seeds are loaded with good oils. Flax seeds oil actually includes more omega-3 fatty acids than fish oil.
• Ginger and turmeric are two spices that have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Include them in your diet.
• Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Boswellia, White Willow Bark and Proteolytic enzyme supplements can also provide relief.
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I think the most important thing is to avoid processed food. Anything that stays fresh for more than a month is probably not so fresh. And pre-made frozen foods are all loaded with chemicals that spike inflammation.
Another food product that causes inflammation is cow’s milk. Chia seeds are also very helpful, in fact they are a better source of Omega 3, 6, they have more calcium than milk, better absorbed by your body, lots of fiber, helps reduce inflammation, more potassium than a banana, and more. Hemp is also another good natural product to eat.
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This is an interesting article. If I may ask, you made mentioned Tomatoes, is it tin tomatoes or fresh tomatoes. also, you made mention of wheat that contain gluten, which of the wheat that contain gluten. why I asked this question is I take wheat in place of cassava or any other cassava product, because I know that it contains a lot of starch or carbon-hydrate. Please advise me on what to eat in place of wheat.
You can eat flour made from millet ,guinea corn ,corn ,unripe plantain