You may be surprised to learn that arthritis pain can be treated, at least in part, by a healthy and well-balanced diet. While there is no arthritis-specific diet, certain foods can unquestionably help eliminate joint pain.
Arthritis is chronic inflammation that causes pain and stiffness in the joints of the body.Inflammation is our body's natural defense against foreign invaders. However, our body's definition of invader can include the foods that we eat. Our diet affects our gut bacteria which in turn sends messages to the immune system. I four immune system senses something out of place, then inflammation is triggered.
Our brain uses a lot of oxygen and is therefore particularly susceptible to oxidative damage. Oxidative damage is caused by free radicals that come from our environment and diet. Unfortunately, it may not be enough to introduce new anti-inflammatory foods. You will most likely have to eliminate processed foods which further aggravate arthritis. The best diet plan for arthritis pain relief includes increasing anti-inflammatory foods and eliminating processed foods.
Best Foods for Arthritis Pain
All of the best foods for your arthritis pain have one thing in common, antioxidants. You may have heard the word “antioxidants” before and wondered what role they play in the body. Antioxidants fight free radicals and prevent cell damage that can lead to illness. Free radicals are not all bad. However, when they are found in excess, they have been linked to many common diseases, including arthritis.
Even though your body naturally produces antioxidants, you may need to supplement them to combat joint inflammation from arthritis. Here are a few antioxidant-rich foods that will help your body fight off free radicals.
Chili Peppers
Spice up your food to prevent joint pain! Chilies contain capsaicin which helps with joint pain by reducing the presence of a common pain transmitter. If you don't like your food spicy, capsaicin can also be found in supplements and as a topical pain relief cream.
Spinach
This superfood can reduce the symptoms of arthritis by decreasing the effects of inflammatory agents.Spinach is a delicious addition to smoothies or dishes like pasta, omelets, and salads.
Garlic, Leeks, Onions
Garlic, leeks, and onions are all a part of the allium family and are known to help prevent arthritis. Their anti-inflammatory properties can also provide arthritis pain relief. Alliums are particularly good in soups and stir-frys.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, and anchovies. Omega-3’s help with inflammation across the body and are proven to help with joint pain.You can also up your omega-3 consumption by taking it as a supplement.
Green Tea
Green tea is a well-known anti-inflammatory beverage. Its antioxidant activity can be up to 100 times stronger than vitamin C and E. Studies show green tea helps preserve the cartilage in our joints. Swap your coffee for green tea for a more gentle caffeine release and decreased joint pain.
Worst Foods for Arthritis Pain
The average American diet includes more inflammatory foods than anti-inflammatory. Increased access to red meat, processed foods, and a plethora of sugary treats throw our diets out of balance. Eliminate as many as you can for arthritis pain relief.
Saturated Fat
Red meat, pizza, full-fat cheese, dairy, and pasta are a few common places where Americans consume saturated fats. Saturated fat causes inflammation in the fatty tissues of our body.
Trans Fats
Fast food, packaged snacks, cookies, crackers, and donuts can all be found at your average grocery store. These foods are known to contain large amounts of trans fats, which trigger inflammation across the body.
Sugar
Processed sugars, like those found in many fruit juices, sodas, candy, and pastries, trigger inflammatory messengers called cytokines. Cytokines are not all bad, but too many can cause chronic inflammation.
Refined Carbohydrates
White pasta, bread, pizza, rice, and potatoes are all common American diet foods and are associated with the rise in obesity in the United States. Osteoarthritis is directly associated with obesity, but inflammatory arthritis is also common in those who are overweight. Not only that, but the Oxford Journal of Rheumatology has found that 41 % of people with rheumatoid arthritis improve with a gluten-free diet.
These foods will aggravate the symptoms of arthritis, but they are also terrible for your overall health. Saturated fats, trans fats, sugars, and refined carbohydrates are all associated with other common diseases such as heart disease and obesity.
A Word About Diet Habits
Adding and subtracting foods sounds useful in the abstract, but how do we make these life changes stick? The foods that aggravate arthritis are also well-known for their addictive qualities, including pizza, cookies, french fries, and potato chips.Try replacing instead of omitting. If you stop eating ice cream but start eating plain yogurt with fruit, you can trick your mind into thinking you are fulfilling its craving while also having a satisfying snack.
An Arthritis Pain Relief Roadmap
When it comes to healing the body with food, you have to be patient. Our diet is the ultimate tool for healing the body, but changes will not happen overnight. The anti-inflammatory suggestions above can provide a road map for arthritis pain relief, but an anti-inflammatory diet may not work for everyone. You may need to work with a doctor or nutritionist to get the best results for your body.
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April, 2021. This article is independently written by Fusion 360. All opinions given are the opinion of Fusion 360
