{"id":194,"date":"2022-04-11T04:10:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T04:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flexiseq.com\/?p=194"},"modified":"2024-10-26T15:46:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T15:46:36","slug":"7-arthritis-superfoods-to-add-to-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flexiseq.com\/blogs\/expert-advice\/7-arthritis-superfoods-to-add-to-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Arthritis Superfoods To Add To Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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You\u2019ve probably heard the phrase \u2018you are what you eat\u2019, but how much truth is in it? While there isn\u2019t one \u2018super diet\u2019 which can fix all your problems, the food you eat does have a big effect on your health and wellbeing.<\/p>

Everyone needs to eat enough vitamins and minerals to keep their bodies working properly. People with arthritis may especially benefit from certain nutrients like Omega 3 fatty acids, Glucosamine and curcumin (which is found in the yellow spice Turmeric).<\/p>

To find out what foods are particularly helpful for people with arthritis, we spoke to Benedetta Andreotti, Nutritionist and Food Technologist at Love Yourself Meals Ltd.<\/a><\/p>

Why is it important to have a healthy diet?<\/h2><\/div>

There is no one universally superior diet and people can find the nutrients they need from a variety of omnivore, vegetarian and vegan sources. However, eating a balanced diet which includes the vitamins and minerals that you need for a healthy, functional body is really important.<\/p>

\u201cA healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition,\u201d says Benedetta. \u201cEating the right nutrients such as fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, olive oil and a moderate amount of dairy and red meat helps you to have a longer and better life. Moreover, a healthy diet protects us from developing non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>

\u201cA healthy and balanced diet should include at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day; a moderate amount of starchy foods such as potatoes, bread and rice; a moderate amount of dairy and protein sources like beans, fish, meat and eggs; and plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses of water a day).\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Why are certain foods good for arthritis?<\/h2><\/div>

\u201cThere are certain foods such as oily fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids and brightly coloured fruit and vegetables (e.g. oranges, pumpkin, papaya) that are rich in carotenoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties that help with arthritis,\u201d says Benedetta.<\/p>

Osteoarthritis causes inflammation in the joints and the gradual breakdown of joint cartilage (the tissue which covers the edge of bones where they form into joints and helps you move without friction between the bones). Some foods have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce pain, whilst other foods may actually make inflammation worse.<\/p>

\u201cAnti-inflammatory foods – like those we can typically find in the Mediterranean and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet – have been shown to reduce various measures of inflammation inside the body such as a substance called C-reactive protein. Therefore, they are good for treating arthritis. They fight inflammation, strengthen bones and boost the immune system,\u201d Benedetta continues.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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What are some key foods that you should eat if you have arthritis?<\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fish<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Nuts, Seeds & Soy<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Fortified Milk With Vitamin D<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Broccoli<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Fish<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t