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While there is no cure for arthritis, there are certainly plenty of things we can do on a daily basis to manage the symptoms.

Following the advice from medical professionals is the most important, so if you have any concerns or questions about your health or your diet, consult your doctor or specialist.

Every day we are able to make positive choices to benefit our bones and joints, whether its exercising, keeping hydrated, moving our joints, using hot and cold packs, massages, medication… the list goes on.

But what about our favourite every day activity……eating!

More and more research is going into discovering that certain foods have properties that either increase or reduce inflammation.

So by simply incorporating the good foods and omitting the bad ones, we may be able to help reduce chronic pain caused by inflammation!

The DOs

An anti-inflammatory diet involves eating nutritious foods including antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, fibre, and omega-3s. This means a diet rich in vegetables, whole fruit, whole grains, legumes, and fatty fish.

Here is an anti-inflammatory foods list:

Dark Green Vegetables

Dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, and broccoli

Fatty Fish

Oily fish including salmon, tuna, sardines trout and anchovies

Colourful Fruits

Plentiful servings daily of fruits especially berries

Nuts

Including almonds, walnuts, macadamias and pistachios

Certain Oils

Especially extra virgin olive oil, walnut oil and avocado oil

Herbs & Spices

Ginger, garlic, and turmeric

Legumes

Red beans, red kidney beans, pinto beans, chickpeas and lentils

Whole Grains

Brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats and spelt.

The DON'Ts

Here is an inflammatory food list to avoid:

Processed Meats

Minced meat, sausages, salami

Refined Sugars

Found in soda, cakes, lollies and icecream

Trans Fats

Such as in deep-fried foods, fast foods, and commercially baked goods

Refined Carbohydrates

White bread, white rice, pasta

Red Meat

Steak, minced beef

Certain Oils

Soybean oil and vegetable oil

Everyone is different

It is important to listen to your body. Everyone has different requirements, and some things trigger flare ups for some people that don’t in others.

I highly recommend keeping a food diary where you log the following in each day:

  • What you ate
  • How much water you drank
  • Your pain throughout the day
  • What you did physically

 

By doing this you may be able to narrow down what your triggers are, whether it’s something you eat or an activity you partake in.

Sources

All information provided on this page has been sourced from the following sites:

  • Arthritis NSW
  • Arthritis Health
  • Harvard
  • Arthritis.org

I am not a doctor or dietitian, please ensure you connect with your medical professional before making changes to your diet and lifestyle.

Hi! I’m Stephie

A long-time sufferer of arthritis, I cook foods using ingredients that can help control the symptoms, and aim to reduce joint inflammation.

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