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6 FOOD CHOICES TO HELP EASE ARTHRITIS PAIN
1.Broccoli,Brusselssproutsandcabbage. These veggies arepart of the cruciferous family, and they are full of a compound called sulforaphane, which helps slow cartilage damage in joints due to osteoarthritis. Try adding broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale or cauliflower to your salad or stir-fry. 2.Fatty fish. Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, trout and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fattyacids,whichhelpfight inflammation. Try adding fish to your diet a couple of timesaweek. If you’renotabigfanoffish, askyour doctor about takinganomega-3 supplement. 3.Garlic. Garlic is a member of the allium family—which also includes onions and
leeks. These items contain a compound called diallyl disulfide thatmay helpwith anumber of diseases—includingarthritis. 4. Tart cherries. Somepeoplewitharthritis havefoundrelief fromproductsmadefrom tart cherries. The ingredient in cherries that helps with joint symptoms is the sameonethatgives this fruit itsredcolor— anthocyanin. 5.Turmeric. One of the best-researched inflammation fighters isn’t a food at all, butaspice. Tumericcontainsacompound calledcurcumin.Thecompoundhasbeen used for centuries in India to ward off inflammatory diseases. You’ll find this yellowspiceinIndiancuisines—particularly curries.
6.Vitamin C. Antioxidants in vitamin Cmay slow the progression of OA. You can get vitamin C from strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, or cantaloupe. However, we warn you against taking supplements with much higher doses than 65 to 85 milligrams,becauseinlargedosesvitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones.
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