Arthritis
7 Amazing Anti-Inflammatory Foods To Battle Arthritis
Jun 19, 2017If you are looking for an arthritis-friendly diet, look no further.
Arthritis is a very common and painful disease of muscles, bones and joints. Although it can happen to anyone irrespective of sex and age, it is diagnosed more commonly in women and old people.
Here’s how you can support your body by having these anti-inflammatory, arthritis-friendly foods.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Studies prove that Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation through changes in the fatty acid composition of cell membranes. Adding sardines, mackerel and salmon to your diet might be beneficial as they’re rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Olive Oil
Oil derived from olives contains healthy monounsaturated fats. This oil consists of a natural compound called oleocanthal. Oleocanthal works as a natural anti-inflammatory agent and is touted to be as potent as ibuprofen.
Beans
Considered to have high anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, beans are high in fiber as well.
Green Tea
Green tea is an age-old remedy for many diseases including arthritis. It is loaded with polyphenols, which have a strong anti-inflammatory quality. It is also a rich source of antioxidants.
Berries
Berries are highly fibrous fruits that are packed with antioxidants such as proanthocyanidins and ellagic acid to combat inflammation.
Turmeric
Turmeric is an age old anti-inflammatory medicinal plant. It owes its anti-inflammatory properties to a vital component called curcumin. Apparently, curcumin was found to be far more effective than certain medicines in reducing inflammation.
Whole Grain
Foods like oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat bread and cereals contain more of whole grain than processed material. Since these foods are high in fiber, they help bring down the level of c-reactive protein in the blood, which is a marker for inflammation.
Mahesh is a hormone health counsellor & holistic health expert. He has a Mastery Certification in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis from the US, is certified in Functional Nutrition from Washington State University and uses a wide array of healing modalities to guide his clients to vibrant health and well-being.
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