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 that make family cookouts enjoyable. Fortunately, healthier options are available for main dishes, sides, and even condiments! Main Dishes Marinated Mushrooms. Meaty mushrooms marinated in equal parts olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. You’ll get immune-boosting nutrients in the mushrooms, vinegar and lemon juice. Plus, studies show that oleocanthal, one of the most concentrated anti-inflammatory compounds in olive oil, dampens the body’s inflammatory process and reducespainsensitivitywithapharmacologicalactionsimilarto ibuprofen. Herb Salmon. Salmon with a splash of lemon and a sprinkling of savory summerherbs.Salmon isrich inomega-3sandvitaminD,bothofwhich enhance jointhealth,boost immunityandprotectagainst inflammation.
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. Olive oil based pesto or sundried tomato spread. All three ingredients – oliveoil,basilandsundriedtomatoes–areloadedwithanti-inflammatory properties. 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 with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Choose this tasty Caprese salad and you’ll get more oleocanthol and cancer-fighting lycopene.
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