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Anti-inflammatory Nutrition: Diet for Arthritis

Did you know that eating certain foods can decrease inflammation in the body? As a result, tweaking your diet may relieve some of the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. Here are some of the foods you can add and others you can limit to benefit from what we know today about anti-inflammatory nutrition.

Omega 3 stampAnti-inflammatory Foods (Foods to Add)

  • Fish and Other Omega-3 Foods
  • Olive Oil, Avocado, Nuts, and Other Sources of Monounsaturated Fat
  • Fruits and Vegetables

Inflammatory Foods (Foods to Limit)

  • Red Meat
  • Fried Foods, and Other Foods High in Saturated Fat
  • Foods Containing Hydrogenated Oils / Trans Fats

Bogus Treatments

There are hundreds of bogus arthritis treatments on the market and we don’t want you to waste your money on these unproven “cures”. Work with a doctor or dietitian to find out whether or not a supplement will be safe and effective for you.


Kristy Richardson is a dietitian and exercise physiologist. Kristy’s knowledge, enthusiasm and connections within the industry will make our network more valuable to everyone. Visit Kristy’s website for more information, ocnutrition.com

References

American Heart Association (2010). Fats and Oils: AHA Recommendation. Retrieved September 27, 2013, http://www.heart.org/.

Lopez-Garcia, E., Schulze, M.B., Fung, T.T., Meigs, J.B., Rifai N., Manson, J.E., and Hu, F.B. (2004). Major dietary patterns are related to plasma concentrations of markers of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. American Journal of  Clinical Nutrition, 80(4), 1029-35.

Sizer, F.S. and Whitney, E. (2014). Nutrition Concepts and Controversies (13th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

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