Maintaining the right body weight for your height through diet and exercise is important for your overall health.
But people suffering from arthritis have found that stocking up on certain foods and cutting others out can make a huge difference to their levels of pain.
Vitamin C may help delay the development of arthritis. A study showed that in people with knee osteoarthritis who consumed high levels of vitamin C, the condition deteriorated three times slower than those who consumed a lower amount of the vitamin.
Health experts believe the antioxidants in vitamin C provide protection from the inflammation caused by arthritis.
Plenty of fish, such as swordfish, anchovies, tuna and sardines, will provide the body with Omega 3 fatty acids which can help prevent inflammation caused by arthritis.
Fruit and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but one that many people miss out completely or don’t get enough of.
As well as helping you keep to a healthy weight, as vegetables are low in calories and don’t contain fat, they also contain the vital vitamins that can help reduce inflammation and therefore reduce pain.
A healthy diet for someone with arthritis is one that helps them maintain a healthy weight. Putting on weight will only add stress and strain on your joints. This can exacerbate the damage arthritis can do and, in turn, increase the pain you feel.
Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about diet. They should be able to help or put you in touch with a nutritionist who can help you draw up a healthy diet plan.