Using Diet to Help Control Arthritis Symptoms

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Diet is an important factor in many diseases including arthritis.

Here are some tips to using diet to help control your arthritis

symptoms.

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Using Diet to Help Control Arthritis Symptoms

Copyright © 2009 Q

Treatment of Arthritis

http://www.treatment-of-arthritis.com

Diet is an important factor in many diseases including arthritis.

Here are some tips to using diet to help control your arthritis

symptoms.

* Eat a healthy, well balanced diet. This is the number one rule

in controlling many diseases. When the body has the vitamins and

nutrients it needs it is better able to fight off disease.

* Drink plenty of water. Drinking 8 glasses of water each day

helps keep the cells hydrated and working their best.

* Eat foods that are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants are

responsible for ridding the body of excess free radicals that can

cause disease and break down the immune system. Antioxidants

boost the immune system and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Many vegetables and fruits contain high levels of antioxidants.

* Eat a low fat diet. Fats can do more harm than good to the

body. Eliminate or cut back on saturated fats, which have

detrimental effects. Eat the healthy types of fats instead.

* Eat foods that contain the five essential components, which

include protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fats and vitamins.

* Some foods are thought to be triggers for arthritis flare-ups.

While the jury is still out on whether or not this is true, some

people swear by it. If you have certain foods that seem to cause

you problems systematically eliminate them from your diet to see

if you see improvement. Some common foods that may be possible

culprits are acidic foods like tomatoes and oranges.

* Eat less processed foods. Processed foods contain chemical

preservatives and excess salt, which is not good for the body.

Processed foods also lose much of their nutritive value,

particularly canned foods.

* Use more plant oils in cooking. Plant oils are thought to play

a role in fighting arthritis. Olive oil is one of the best oils

to use in your food.

* Eat foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty

acids are known to reduce pain and inflammation of people with

arthritis. It is found in oily fish such as mackerel, salmon,

trout sardines and herring. Other good sources are grape seeds,

walnuts, and oils such as safflower and canola.

* Supplement your diet with omega-3 fatty acids if you don't

get enough in your regular diet. Supplements are readily

available at your local pharmacy or health food store.

* Try to eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each

day. These contain antioxidants that are necessary to help fight

arthritis.

* Eat foods that contain folic acid. Folic acid, also known as

folate, is part of the B group of vitamins. These are good for

counteracting some of the side effects of prescription rheumatoid

arthritis medication. Folic acid is found in green leafy

vegetables like spinach and cabbage as well as in whole grains

and dairy products.

* Green tea has been found to be helpful in providing

antioxidants and is helpful for those with osteoarthritis. Drink

a cup of green tea daily.

While there is still much more research to be done, eating a

healthy diet will help you to improve your health and can also

help with arthritis symptoms.

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Q is a professional writer and the author of several

articles on health and wellness. For more information on

arthritis treatments please visit her blogs at:

http://naturaltreatmentofarthritis.wordpress.com and

http://arthritisnaturaltreatment.blogspot.com

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