Healthy Grilling For Arthritis Sufferers Are you looking forward to warmer weather and fun cookouts? While most people are smacking their lips to greasy burgers and brats, individuals suffering from arthritis are thinking twice at loading their plates, sometimes feeling like they’re missing out on the fun and food thatmake familycookoutsenjoyable.Fortunately,healthieroptionsare available for main dishes, sides, and even condiments! Condiments Salsa & Pico De Gallo. Instead of the sugar-loaded ketchup or fat-filled mayo, choose these tangy alternatives. Weighing in at just four to five calories per tablespoon, and zero fat, salsa boasts plenty of nutrients. Oliveoilbasedpestoorsundriedtomatospread. Allthree ingredients–olive oil, basil and sundried tomatoes – are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties.
Main Dishes Marinated Mushrooms. Meaty mushrooms marinated in equal parts oliveoil,balsamicvinegarand lemon juice.You’llget immune-boosting nutrients in the mushrooms, vinegar and lemon juice. Plus, studies showthatoleocanthal,oneofthemostconcentratedanti-inflammatory compounds in olive oil, dampens the body’s inflammatory process and reduces pain sensitivity with a pharmacological action similar to ibuprofen. HerbSalmon. Salmon with a splash of lemon and a sprinkling of savory summerherbs.Salmon isrich inomega-3sandvitaminD,bothofwhich enhance jointhealth,boost immunityandprotectagainst inflammation.
Side Dishes Bean Salad. Contrary to the mayo-based potato salad and macaroni salad, all beans boast fiber, protein and a bevy of anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Caprese Salad. Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil drizzled withbalsamicvinegarandoliveoil.ChoosethistastyCapresesaladand you’ll get more oleocanthol and cancer-fighting lycopene.
Vote For Doctor Physical Therapy! Vote Doctor PT the Best Physical Therapy Practice of Gloucester County! For many years, the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with partners to honor those who make a difference in their community by having the community vote for your favorite local businesses. Last year we were humbled and honored to be among themasBestPhysicalTherapypractice inGloucesterCounty! Itwasan amazing surprise, but now we need your help to do it again! Vote today by visiting gc-chamber.com/bestof and entering “Doctor Physical Therapy” for the Physical Therapy category. One entry per person. Voting closes Tuesday, April 30, at 3 pm, so vote now!
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