Diet for arthritis!!!

 The painful arthritis can be quite bearable if the patient can follow the proper diet. The proper diet will help the patient to fight against it better. And make life easier for them....
following are the diet that arthritic patient can follow :-

1.Green vegetables:
Foods such as asparagus, garlic and onion, cabbage and broccoli are beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis because they contain an important amount of sulfur. Sulfur is a trace mineral that is needed for the repair of the bone and joint tissues. Green leafy vegetables should be consumed frequently, as they are rich in antioxidants and also supply vitamin K, a vitamin that is important for healthy bones and joints

2.Pomegranate:

Apart from being delicious fruit it has great anti inflammatory property.The pomegranate fruit is extremely effective at attacking the protein Interleukin-1b. This protein has pro-inflammatory properties that are largely responsible for causing osteoarthritis and a degradation of the cartilage in the body.


3.Cherries:

Cherries not only make the top on cake but also it makes the top of diet for arthritic food as well.
Cherries have anti-inflammatory properties and are chock-full of nutrients. Cherries contain vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, amygdalin, malic acid, citric acid, tannin, quercetin, anthocyanin and cyanidin. With all the antioxidants cherries contain, they might have the potential to reduce inflammation, slow cardiovascular disease, inhibit tumor growth and reverse the aging process.

• Having two servings of cherry fruit in the past 48 hours was associated with a 50% lower risk of having another gout attack.
• The use of cherry extract (any amount) in the past two days was associated with a 40% lower risk of recurrent gout flare-ups.

4.Pineapple: 

Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammtion around the point where joints connects each other. Pinapple contains Bromelain that acts as an agent to reduce the production of prostaglandins which is a major reason for inflammation around joints. So eat pineapple to cure your arthritis and reduce arthritis inflammation around joints.



5.Fish oil: 

Fish oil is made from cold water fish, like cod, mackerel and salmon. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help to relieve inflammation and can therefore be of some help to those suffering from arthritis. Fish oil helps relieve the pain of inflammatory arthritis, because it contains omega-3 fatty acids.The body can use omega-3 fatty acids to make a chemical known as resolvin D2, which fights inflammation. Because arthritis pain involves inflammation, fish oil can help to relieve pain and symptoms over time.

6.Ginger: 

Ginger contains natural anti-inflammatory agents that reduce the painful swelling that occurs in the joins and muscle tissues of individuals with arthritis.
Ginger is known to significantly improve circulation throughout the body. For individuals with arthritis, this effect helps to ease pain in the joints as fresh blood and oxygen are circulated around the problem areas. Shogaol and gingerol, two of the most active ingredients in ginger, are natural antioxidants as well. These agents help to cleanse the blood of impurities.

7. Walnut: 

Walnuts which have the highest level of antioxidant level than any tree fruit is another super food that helps; in stemming the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, It additionally helps in improving the cardiovascular system, the fruit also has high levels of omega 3 fatty acids.



8. Brown rice: 

Brown rice is a healthier version than white rice. Brown rice usually rich in minerals, fibers and essential fatty acids that lowers risk of joint inflammation and also cholesterol levels.. It is inflammation fighters because it  reduce levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood, an indicator of inflammation associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Brown rice, whole wheat, corn, bulger, buckwheat, oatmeal and spelt are among the best known whole grain foods for arthritis.

9. Watermelon:

Watermelon which contains vitamin C as one of its vital nutrients is also used as a super food that assists our bodies to fight rheumatoid arthritis. Also contained in the watermelon is lycopene which helps to fight prostate cancer in men. Antioxidants contained in the watermelon have a wide variety of health benefits that quench inflammation which contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer and arthritis.

Avoid following food which triggers the arthritic conditions and pain :-

1. Dairy products:   

Milk has been  associated with an exacerbation of arthritic symptoms and dairy products include cheese, yogurt, low-fat milk, reduced milk and skim milk. Since whole milk contain large amounts of calories and fat, it may contribute to increased pain and weight gain.Physicians normally recommend soy or goat milk as milk alternatives.some arthritis patients may develop an allergic response to milk that subsequently creates joint inflammation the reason behind the dairy product being pain trigger are as follows:
1.)lactose sugar enhances pain 2.) body does not properly digest dairy products. 3.) calcium competes with other minerals and dairy which cancels or reduces the calcium absorption, which is then stored in soft tissue - hair and skin rather than bones and joints. 4.) stress along with sugars

2.Caffeine:  

Caffeine is next in the foods to be avoided when suffering from arthritis list. It causes loss of vital minerals and vitamins from the body. As far as possible, avoid decaffeinated drinks as well. Although these drinks are 'decaffeinated', but they still contain caffein

3.Nightshade vegetables:

The foods belonging to the night shade family should be avoided as well. The foods, that make to this section are eggplants, red peppers, tomatoes, white potatoes, etc. If you do consume any of these food products, you will want to check, if consuming them causes an averse reaction and the pain and inflammation increases.

2.Corn:

Corn is an inflammatory agent and contributes to increased pain in the joints from the heat and swelling caused.So it s advised that the corns should be avoided by the arthritic patient.

 
3.Meats:  

The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine reports that a vegan diet, typically one that excludes all animal products, including all meat, fish, eggs and milk, reduces the compound that triggers inflammatory symptoms in arthritis patients. In particular, red meat has been found to be the common triggering factor. The journal "Arthritis and Rheumatism" suggests that eating large amounts of red meat on a daily basis appears to increase arthritis symptoms such as inflammation and pain.

4.Citrus fruits: 

Citrus fruits are the richest source of the vitamins and minerals though it has been found that citrus fruits may worsen the arthritic conditions.The reason behind this is still not known however it is supposed to be the acidic active contains of these fruits may responsible for triggering the arthritic conditions. 

 5. Gluten:

Gluten is found in wheat, barley, oats and grain; bread, cereals and most of our favorite carb-loaded foods (cookies, for example) may contain some gluten. Gluten is thought to cause inflammation and decreasing your consumption may alleviate your arthritis symptoms. In fact, reducing your gluten intake may have many health

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