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The Ultimate Arthritis Diet

If you have joint inflammation that causes pain and stiffness, you may be one who suffer from arthritis. Arthritis worsens with age, and there is no cure. However, there are ways to alleviate some of the symptoms or slow the progression. These include dietary and lifestyle changes, which can begin with being mindful of what you eat.

Because of the important vitamins and minerals, they contain, certain foods have been shown to alleviate some of the discomfort and pain associated with arthritis. You should also consider incorporating more healthy eating habits into your daily routine in general to ensure you’re getting the most out of the nutrients you consume. Having said that, Sydney Greene, MS, RDN, believes that the most important eating habit for arthritis is eating enough green vegetables every day.

“If you want to fight inflammation and support your joints, eat plenty of green vegetables,” says Greene. “Leafy greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals, which help protect cells from damage.”

According to the Arthritis Foundation, green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and others may protect cells from free radical damage. This is due to the high antioxidant content of the vegetables, which are high in vitamins A, C, and K.

According to the findings of a study published in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine, antioxidants may significantly improve disease activity. The study also discovered that antioxidants may be helpful in managing oxidative stress in rheumatoid arthritis.

Meanwhile, it was discovered in a study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine that a diet rich in dark, leafy green vegetables may help to increase beta-carotene—a pigment that converts into vitamin A. It may also aid in the reduction of C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein that when elevated can be a sign of acute inflammation, implying that it may reduce the risk or severity of chronic diseases involving inflammation.

The researchers proposed naming this experimental diet the Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) diet. Spinach, kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, and bok choy were among the vegetables consumed.

So, if you have arthritis, try increasing your intake of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables. These foods can help reduce the inflammation that causes painful symptoms while also improving your overall bodily health, so it’s a win-win situation.

 

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