Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may ease aches and pains, help protect joints, and reduce inflammation. Recent research has shown that people who eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly those containing with vitamin C, have lower risk of developing inflammatory arthritis.
Cut your fat intake and replace some saturates like meat dairy and process with unsaturated fats like olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds). Eat oily fish twice a week because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce joint inflammation or consider taking a supplement.
Vitamin D is needed for your body to absorb calcium to help build strong bones. Research suggests that low blood levels of vitamin D lead to more wear and tear in the cartilage surrounding hip and knee joints. Vitamin D is made by our body from sunshine but you can get extra vitamin D from oily fish and fortified margarines.
You may be interested in the following related articles as well.
