Reduce Joint Pain With These 5 Healthy Foods If you’re experiencing joint pain, proper exercise is one of the most important things you can do to reduce it. However, managing your weight and eating healthy are also very important factors. With these five delicious healthy foods, you’ll be surprised how youthful you can feel! No. 1: Colorful Fruits Try popping a cup of blueberries or apples into a green smoothie. Their antioxidants can help “turn off” the inflammatory responses in your body. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, there are plenty of delicious ways to get healthy, fresh fruits into your diet. For example, tomatoes are indeed fruits and are also rich with antioxidants! It’s as good an excuse as any to cook up a fresh pot of marinara pasta.
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No. 2: Brassica Vegetables Also known as cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens like mustard greens, arugula, kale, and purple cabbage are in the brassica family. Other
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popular brassicas include broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. This subset of vegetables is known to block an enzyme that causes swelling in your
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joints. They’re also full of fiber, vitamins, and nutrients for your overall well-being, so you won’t regret eating brassicas regularly. No. 3: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Whether you’re getting these fatty acids from coldwater fish or olive oil, it’s very important to consume a healthy amount of omega-3s to reduce pain. Not only do omega- 3s reduce inflammatory proteins in the body, but they’ll also improve your brain function and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. No. 4: Garlic and Root Vegetables Garlic, ginger, turmeric, and onions all have anti- inflammatory properties. Many studies (and historical healers) have relied on these root vegetables to treat symptoms of arthritis and other joint pain. Luckily, it’s easy and delicious to tie in these ingredients to boost any meal’s flavor. No. 5: Bone Broth It’s not just a trend! Glucosamine, chondroitin, and amino acids are scientifically proven to help maintain healthy joints. Even better, you’ll also find calcium in bone broth to support bone density. There’s still debate about whether the collagen in bone broth can help stimulate regrowth of cartilage, but, in any case, it’s been shown to reduce joint pain and increase function for people with arthritis.
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp loose-leaf green tea • 4 cups filtered water, divided Option 1: Rose and Coriander • 1 tbsp dried rose petals • 1 tbsp whole coriander seeds Option 2: Ginger Mint • 1 handful fresh mint leaves • 1 inch fresh ginger, cut into coins
Directions
For Rose and Coriander Tea: 1. In a large pitcher, place green tea, rose petals, and coriander seeds. 2. Bring 1/2 cup water to just below boiling. 3. Pour hot water over tea leaves, petals, and seeds. Let steep for 10 seconds, then add the remaining 3 1/2 cups water. 4. Refrigerate 4–8 hours until tea reaches your desired strength. Strain and serve over ice. For Ginger Mint Tea: 1. Follow the instructions above, substituting the mint leaves and ginger coins for the rose petals and coriander seeds.
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