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Arthritis Foods That Are Better Together

Looking for an easy, delicious way to improve your heath and arthritis? It’s all about filling your plate with the right combos. “Many nutrients have a synergistic effect. And what’s terrific is that the foods that contain these nutrients tend to taste great together,” says Joan Salge Blake, a registered dietitian and clinical associate professor at Boston University.

Here are five food duos that can supercharge your diet.

Green Tea + Lemon = Reduced Inflammation

Adding a squeeze of lemon juice to a cup of green tea helps the body take in up to five times more catechins – inflammation-fighting antioxidants abundant in green tea – than the body takes in from citrus-free tea, according to a study at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

Broccoli + Salmon = Stronger Bones

The body can’t form enough calcitrol – a hormone that facilitates calcium absorption – without vitamin D. Pair calcium-rich broccoli with salmon, one of the few plentiful dietary sources of vitamin D, to help your body take advantage of broccoli’s bone-strengthening benefits.

Try making Roasted Soy-Ginger Salmon and Broccoli

Salsa + Avocado = Reduced Cancer Risk and Increased Immunity

A 2005 study from Ohio State University in Columbus found that people who ate a half-cup of avocado with about 1.5 cups of salsa absorbed 4.4 times more lycopene – a nutrient that’s been linked to a reduced risk of prostate and ovarian cancers – and 2.6 times more immune-boosting beta-carotene than people who consumed plain salsa.

Try making these Easy Black Bean and Goat Cheese Enchiladas (with salsa and avocado)

Whole-Grain Bread + Orange Juice = More Energy

Iron helps your blood transfer oxygen throughout your body, and too little of the mineral can leave you exhausted. “Whole grains are the most plentiful non-meat source of dietary iron. But iron is better absorbed with vitamin C,” notes Salge Blake. “Having just a quarter cup of orange juice doubles the amount of iron your body absorbs.”

Apples + Cranberries = Better Overall Health

Cranberries are one of the highest fruit sources of phytochemicals: compounds that have been tied to a reduced risk of a variety of diseases, from heart disease to cancer. But consuming the tart fruit with apples makes the antioxidants in both more active, according to research from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.

Try making this Rustic Apple-Cranberry Galette

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6 thoughts on “Arthritis Foods That Are Better Together

  1. Great health information shared. This information is very useful.The connection between arthritis and diet and some foods can reduce the joint pain Thanks for sharing this information with us.

  2. I copied this paragraph from the article “Best Beverage For Athrisis”. I hope it helps, I’m still trying to figure things out myself. Juices
    “Orange, tomato, pineapple and carrot juices are all high in vitamin C, which means they have antioxidant properties, which can neutralize free radicals that lead to inflammation. Tart cherry juice has been shown to protect against gout flares and reduce osteoarthritis symptoms.

    But be sensible when drinking juice: it’s delicious, but also high in sugar and calories. Check with your doctor if you’re a fan of grapefruit juice, because it can inactivate or alter the effect of many medications.”

  3. For those of us that are gluten sensitive it would be nice to know if we can substitute our gluten free flour in these recipes.
    I’m assuming that you can but it would be nice if the recipe had that info.

  4. I really need to know what to eat and what not to eat I was recently diagnosed right now it’s hard for me to walk lots of pain in my right leg please somebody help its it’s hard

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