Discover how a balanced, plant-based diet can fight inflammation and ease arthritis symptoms.
| Health tips: Eating healthy for arthritis | | | Dear Reader,
A healthy diet can increase your energy, brighten your mood, improve your job performance, and lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It’s also beneficial for arthritis. A healthy, plant-based diet, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins, can help: | | Minimize arthritis symptoms and medication side effects. Fruits, vegetables and foods made from whole grains contain beneficial vitamins, minerals, fiber and compounds called phytochemicals. These healthy compounds are associated with reducing inflammation, which can be a primary cause of pain and discomfort. Support bone strength. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet through low-fat dairy products may help slow bone loss and reduce your risk of fractures. Promote a healthy weight. Most plant foods are relatively low in calories and can help with weight control. Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important when you have arthritis. Reduce arthritis symptoms. Many people with rheumatoid arthritis find that the food they eat plays a role in the severity of pain and other symptoms they experience. Research seems to indicate a direct link between diet and inflammation. Protect against inflammation. Research shows that some fats and certain nutrients or compounds found in foods may reduce the pain, inflammation and joint tenderness caused by rheumatoid arthritis. To help reduce inflammation and pain, eat foods that contain omega-3 fats, antioxidants and dietary fiber. To feel healthy, it’s important to eat well. That doesn’t mean you have to count calories or that you can never eat french fries or chocolate chip cookies. Rather, focus on choosing healthy foods most of the time. Strive for a flavorful, balanced diet based on plant foods. It’s your best bet for fighting inflammation, increasing your energy and controlling your weight — all of which can help to reduce your symptoms of arthritis. |
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