An effective diet will go a long way toward controlling arthritis for many people. Eat the following regularly:
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Cold water fish (Salmon and mackerel)
- Garlic
- Nuts
- Onion
- Raw pineapple (whole or juiced)
- Raw vegetables
- Seeds (Flaxseeds)
- Tea
- Vegetable oils
- Whole grains
Arthritis Pain
To combat arthritis pain, eat cherries and drink water.
Too much acid in the body causes inflammation which causes pain. Drink a glass of water every two waking hours. Dehydration has been linked to arthritis pain.
Avoid the following:
- Alcohol
- Breads
- Caffeine
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Fried foods
- Oils
- Pasta
- Pastries
- Red meats
- Refined carbohydrates
- Saturated fats
- Sugar
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Consume the following regularly:
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Canola Oil
- Cauliflower
- Fish (cold water; Salmon and Mackerel)
- Garlic
- Onions
- Pineapple (raw)
- Raw vegetables
- Water
- Whole grains