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The 6 Best Foods to Eat For Your Joints
There are many foods that can ease inflammation and may help relieve some of the joint pain associated with arthritis.
Let's look at 6 of the best foods to eat if you have arthritis .
1. Fatty fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, both of which may be beneficial for reducing inflammation and the severity of arthritis symptoms.
2. Human and test-tube studies have found garlic may possess anti-inflammatory properties, and that eating it may be associated with a decreased risk of osteoarthritis.
3. Ginger has been shown to reduce symptoms of arthritis. Test-tube and animal studies have also found it may decrease inflammation, but more research in humans is needed.
4. Broccoli has been associated with reduced inflammation. It also contains sulforaphane, which may have anti-inflammatory properties, according to test-tube studies. More research is needed to look at the effects of broccoli in humans.
5. Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which could alleviate arthritis symptoms as well as inflammation.
6. Studies show that tart cherry juice could lower inflammation and alleviate some symptoms of arthritis.
All evidence & citations are from US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health
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