Strawberries, blueberries, beans, and yogurt have anti-inflammatory effects and are good for people with arthritis when eaten regularly.
Arthritis symptoms often include swelling, pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. The disease is the result of joint wear and tear over time. Arthritis can also be caused by an autoimmune disease, in which the body's immune system attacks joint tissues.
Below are foods that are beneficial for people with arthritis.
Dark Chocolate
Cocoa and dark chocolate contain antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Flavonoids in cocoa can fight inflammation and oxidative damage. Eating a piece of dark chocolate every day brings health benefits.
Fruits
Many fruits are rich in flavonoid and polyphenol compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Good fruits for people with arthritis include blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pomegranates, apples, oranges, and grapefruits.
Oranges help reduce inflammation and joint pain. Image: Mai Cat
Rough
Dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, beets, sweet potatoes and cabbage are foods people with arthritis should eat. They provide antioxidants, polyphenols, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Red and orange vegetables such as sweet potatoes, pumpkins, carrots, and red bell peppers contain vitamin A and carotenoids that are essential for immune function and inflammation.
Vitamin K deficiency increases the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. Dark green leafy vegetables are often rich in vitamin K, which plays a role in bone and cartilage mineralization. Collard greens, spinach, kale, and broccoli contain this vitamin.
Bean
Black beans, green beans, soybeans, and lentils provide abundant fiber and vegetable protein and can replace meat if you want to reduce meat consumption. Beans are also a source of iron, folate, potassium and magnesium that are beneficial for bones and joints.
Nuts
Some nuts are high in healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids that help fight inflammation. Seeds are also rich in beneficial protein and fiber. People with arthritis should eat nuts every day such as flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds, and pistachios.
Cereals
Whole grains contain more antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients than refined grains. A 2017 review by Boston University, USA, based on two studies, with more than 6.000 people, found that higher total fiber intake reduced the risk of osteoarthritis symptoms.
Vitamins E and B, selenium, and magnesium in whole grains also fight inflammation, helping people with arthritis and overall health.
Whole grains should be eaten such as oats, brown rice, quinoa, millet, sorghum, and barley. The recommended daily intake is 3-6 servings, each serving is 28 g.
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