Fight arthritis with these foods…

Arthritis is a disorder which involves inflammation of joints and causes intense joint pain, swelling and joint stiffness. Diet plays a very important role in case of arthritis. You will not be able to find any permanent cure for the disease. But, a correct diet can definitely halt the progression of the disease and give some relief from pain. 

Top 12 foods which will help you fight Arthritis:

1.  Pineapple juice contains and enzyme called bromelain and nutrients like beta-carotene and copper which has anti-inflammatory properties, reduce joint pain and swelling. Juice is also great fuel for your body. Raw pineapple juice contains just about all minerals and vitamins necessary for the digestive system. 300-350 ml of raw pineapple juice is recommended for daily intake.

2. Black Cherry, strawberry juice contains chemicals called the anthocyanins which work as an anti-inflammatory agent which can lessen pain for arthritis sufferers.

3. Raw potato juice - Cut a potato into very thin slices, leaving the skin on, and place it in a glass filled with cold water over night. Drink ½ cup of this water in the morning on an empty stomach.

4. Omega 3 fats - help reduce the inflammation of joints. The best foods for omega-3 fatty acids: omega-3-fortified eggs, flaxseed i.e. Javas (ground and oil), and walnuts.

5. Extra-virgin olive oil - contains the “good” monounsaturated fat, which protects the body against inflammation because it contains antioxidants called polyphenols.

6. Vitamin B complex – B3, B5, B6, B12 supplied by sprouted pulses, wheatgrass juice help to reduce swelling and joint pain.

7. Vitamin C - acts as an anti-inflammatory, relieving pain, and rids the body of free radicals. Best foods are guava, oranges, strawberries, pineapple, papayas, lemons, broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage, mangoes and white potato (with skin).

 

8. Vitamin E - is a strong antioxidant that protects joints from free radicals and increases joint flexibility. It is present in rice bran oil, brown rice, nuts etc.

9. Selenium is obtained from garlic.

10.               Carotenes - are a group of powerful antioxidant nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables like sweet potato, carrots,  pumpkin, apricots and  spinach. 

11.               Bioflavonoids — quercetin and anthocyanidins - are both forms of antioxidants which have effects similar to those of medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Sources are onions, apricots and apples with skin. 

12.               Spices—ginger and turmeric - Ginger contains chemicals that work similarly to some anti-inflammatory medications. Turmeric contains curcumin which help arthritis by suppressing pain.