Despite the fact that there is little evidence backing this claim, different studies have suggested that certain foods can help reduce the pain associated with inflammation that is caused by arthritis. They further claim that these foods can also help to stop the condition from progressing to higher levels. With a healthy and balanced diet, there is a likelihood that your arthritic condition will reduce and more so these foods can help the body from developing other health complications such osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), heart disease, and obesity. Those people, who are taking large quantities of steroids for a long period of time, are more likely to develop osteoporosis. To prevent this condition from occurring, you are required to eat foods rich in calcium and vitamin D.
Though there is no cure to arthritis through some special diet or food, different studies have pointed that by eating or avoiding certain foods and supplements you may help to ease the pain and inflammation that comes with arthritis. It is recommended that before changing your diet, you are required to consult your doctor or dietician. There have been unconfirmed beliefs among people that some dairy products can cause arthritis and joint pain and honey can be used to heal the disease. Other people also belief that acidic fruits such as oranges, lemons and vegetables, potatoes and peppers can worsen arthritic symptoms. Below are some foods that is believed to help arthritis sufferers:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: According to various medical studies, Omega-3-fatty acids are believed to have anti-inflammatory effects to arthritis. This acid is normally found in mackerel, trout, salmon, sardines, flaxseeds and walnuts. If food rich in this acid can be consumed regularly it can help soothe arthritic pain throughout the body. Further evidence has underpinned that fish oil is also good in strengthening both bones and cartilage.
Tart Cherry Juice: According Studies, when tart cherry juice is taken twice a day, it reduces muscle pain. In a study that consisted of 20 women, it was found out that when they took about 10.5 ounces twice per day it reduced biomarkers of arthritis inflammation considerably.
Spices: Ginger extracts has been found to contain substances that can act as anti-inflammatory to arthritic join pain. Health experts have recommended people with arthritis to use lot of ginger and turmeric spices in cooking since they are good in soothing inflammation.
Broccoli: In a study that was conducted to see the effects of certain vegetables to arthritis, it was found out that Broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables have substances that protect the body against the development of arthritis pain. Though this study focused only on the development of arthritis rather than pain management; it is better to have them in your diet since it helps in the development of the real problem.
Olive Oil: In other different studies, it has been found that Diets rich in olive oil such as the Mediterranean diet lessen pain and stiffness in people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Due to the presence of Oleic acid in Olive oil, it is good in reducing inflammation.
Since the emergence of these claims, there has been a lot of debate about whether the food you has any relation to the effects of arthritis or not. It however worth noting that there is certain foods that can help reduce the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. There has been a widespread idea that eating oily fish can help people with arthritis. The explanation is that the presence of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in oily fish is known to ease the symptoms of inflammatory arthritis. For better results, try to eat oily fish twice a week. Above all, it is worth noting that eating a healthy and well-balanced diet will not only benefit people with arthritis but also all people without this condition.