Premier Club of Prestonwood Court MAY 2022 NEWSLETTER
Health & Fitness News May is National Arthritis Awareness, Better Hearing and Speech, Healthy Vision, Mental Health, Asthma and Allergy Awareness, Osteoporosis, Physical Fitness and Sports, Stroke Awareness, and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
12 BEST FOODS FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS Many different foods can help ease pain and relieve joint tension in arthritic patients. Even though there isn’t a specific diet that cures arthritis, you can incorporate these foods to help decrease symptoms:
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1. Fish: Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help decrease inflammation throughout the body. The best sources of fish that have the highest omega-3 content are salmon, tuna, mackerel, and herring. 2. Soy: Soy also contains omega-3 fatty acids to help decrease inflammation. Soy is available in soybeans, tofu, and edamame. 3. Oils: Extra-virgin olive oil is full of heart-healthy fats and oleocanthal, which has been shown to have antiinflammatory properties.
7. Green Tea: Green tea contains anti-inflammatory effects, reduces cartilage destruction, and reduces joint damage. 8. Citrus Fruits: Different types of citrus fruits contain vitamin D, which prevents inflammatory arthritis and maintains healthy joints. 9. Whole Grains: Whole grains reduce inflammation associated with heart disease, diabetes, and R.A.
4. Cherries: Cherries contain anti-inflammatory factors and help reduce gout attacks.
10. Beans: Different types of beans such as red beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans contain fiber, folic acid, magnesium, iron, zinc, and protein to help keep the heart and immune system strong.
5. Low-Fat Dairy Products: These products contain vitamins A and D, which increase bone strength and improve the immune system.
11. Garlic: Garlic contains a certain kind of compound that reduces cartilagedamaging enzymes found in human cells.
6. Broccoli: Broccoli contains vitamins K and C, calcium, and sulforaphane, which help reduce the progression of OA symptoms and improve bone health.
12. Nuts: Walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, and almonds contain essential vitamins and minerals to help ease arthritis symptoms.