If you’re living with joint pain or osteoarthritis, it’s widely acknowledged that symptoms can be alleviated by tinkering with your diet so that mealtimes include ingredients packed with anti-inflammatory properties.
Finding recipes that get the taste buds tingling is the easiest way to switch to a healthy diet. Our latest arthritis-friendly recipe is this ginger and turmeric cod with beans which is packed with flavour and jam-packed with good for arthritis ingredients. On a cold winter night this is seriously delicious comfort food.
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Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients
Turmeric has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and clinical trials based on taking it as a supplement showed those with joint pain felt less discomfort climbing stairs compared to those who were taking ibuprofen.
There is still a lot of research being done into the benefits of ginger. However, what is known is that ginger contains two compounds – gingerols and shogaols – that possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Besides being an excellent low-calorie source of protein, cod contains a variety of very important nutrients and has also been shown to be useful in a number of different health conditions. It’s a good source of blood-thinning Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as an excellent source of vitamins B12 and B6.
Green beans are a great source of protein, which is essential for maintaining healthy bones and joints – both of which become especially important if you have osteoarthritis.
Garlic contains diallyl disulfide, an anti-inflammatory compound that limits the effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines. As a result, garlic can help fight inflammation and may even help prevent cartilage damage from arthritis.
Serves: 2 Prep + Cook Time: 20 Mins
Ingredients:
- 2 cod fillets
- Half tsp of ground turmeric
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 200g chopped green beans
- 100g of soba noodles
- 1 chopped onion
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 tbsp clear honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 finely chopped red chilli
Instructions:
- Mix together 2 tbsp of honey, the ginger, 1 tbsp fish sauce and half tsp turmeric in a bowl and then place the cod in the bowl ensuring both fillets are coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Boil the noodles as instructed on the packet for roughly 5 minutes then drain and set to one side.
- In a bowl, mix the lime juice, the remaining 1 tbsp of fish sauce, 2 tbsp of honey and the chopped chilli.
- In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil and fry the onion, garlic and beans for 7-8 minutes or until the beans are tender.
- Push the onion, garlic and beans to one side and place the cod fillets into the pan, frying on a high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
- Divide the noodles evenly between two bowls, placing the vegetables and cod on top of the bed of noodles.
- Drizzle the sauce over the cod and serve.
