3 Dietary Changes that can Ease Your Arthritis

No magic diet will make arthritis disappear. But a healthy diet can ease your pain, swelling, and inflammation.
1. Eat more Fruits and Veggies
Produce is packed with inflammation-fighting nutrients:

• Cruciferous veggies
• Cherries and berries

What you may not know:
Research hasn't proven a diet rich in vitamin C will ease arthritis symptoms. But you'll keep your weight down and feel better.

2. Consume more Omega-3 Fats
Healthy omega-3 fats reduce inflammation:

• Wild Caught Salmon/ Freshwater fish
• Flaxseed
• Olive Oil
• Avocados

What you may not know:
Omega-6 fats, in red meat and vegetable oils (like corn and sunflower), increase inflammation.

3. Get more Vitamin D
Vitamin D and calcium are key for healthy bones and joints.
You'll find D in:

• Fortified dairy products
• Eggs
• Fatty fish
• Supplements

What you may not know:
Taking D3 supplements when vitamin D levels are low can lessen osteoarthritis pain.

Diet + Exercise= Best
Research shows diet plus exercise reduces the stress of excess weight on arthritic knees. The combination is more effective than either diet or exercise alone.