Diet for Osteoarthritis - Foods to eliminate
Listed here are foods to avoid if you want to get started on a diet for osteoarthritis.
•Fried foods
•Foods with partially hydrogenated trans fats - such as margarine, chips, baked goods
•Saturated fats - such as animal fats (butter)
•Sugar - white and raw sugar (sugar that occurs in fruit is OK)
•White flour, rice and pasta (substitute whole grain versions)
•Most fast food and prepackaged foods and snacks
•Corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, soy-based oils (substitute extra virgin olive oil)
Diet for Osteoarthritis - Foods to include in your diet
Foods with Vitamin C -
•Papaya
•Bell peppers (yellow, red and green)
•Broccoli
• sprouts
•Strawberries
•Oranges
•Kiwifruit
•Cauliflower (boiled)
•Kale (boiled)
•Grapefruit
•Tomatoes
•Raspberries
Foods with Vitamin D - Osteoarthritis progresses more slowly in patients who have plenty of Vitamin D in their diet.
Foods that contain Vitamin D are: wild-caught salmon, sardines, shrimp, fortified milk, cod, and eggs. If you check food labels, you can also find Vitamin D-fortified orange juice and yogurt. Vitamin D is one nutrient that can be difficult to get through diet alone. I personally supplement with Vitamin D daily.Exposing to sunrays(early morning mostly)for 10mins,it is a natural vitamin
Foods that contain Beta-Carotene - This compound is an antioxidant that's been shown to help protect joints and slow down osteoarthritis. Foods that contain high levels of beta carotene are:
•Carrots
•Boiled spinach
•Sweet potatoes with skin
•Kale
•Collard greens
•Romaine lettuce
Spice up your diet for osteoarthritis with anti-inflammatory spices
•Ginger
•Oregano
•Rosemary
•Sage
•Thyme
•Turmeric
As you can see this diet plan is heavy on healthy fruits and vegetables. Besides treating your osteoarthritis symptoms, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables will likely make you healthier overall, plus you may even lose weight.
