Foods That Can Increase Or Fight Joint Inflammation

While eating the right foods can certainly transform your body, making poor food choices can wreak havoc on your body, in more ways than one...

While eating the right foods can certainly transform your body, making poor food choices can wreak havoc on your body, in more ways than one.

For instance, take your joints. When they stiffen and swell, the pain can make anything from taking a stroll to simple daily chores miserable. While there’s no sure way to rid yourself of joint pain forever, if you’re one of the 1 in 5 American adults to suffer from arthritis, paying close attention to your diet may bring great relief (or pain flare ups).

Here are foods that can increase inflammation:

Tomatoes
In most cases, tomatoes are considered an anti-inflammatory food, but they can be bad news for those who suffer from gout. Per researchers at the University of Otago, among 2,051 people who have the specific form of arthritis, 20 percent reported that tomatoes are a trigger. Of the data analyzed from another 12,720 people who did not have gout, study leaders found that eating tomatoes increased the levels of uric acid found in their blood – a major underlying cause of gout.

Processed foods
Research by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine showed that “cutting back on the consumption of fried and processed foods, such as fried meats and prepared frozen meals, can reduce inflammation and actually help restore the body’s natural defenses.”

Soda
It’s not just bad for your waistline. Not only do sugary drinks like diet soda put you at risk for diabetes and heart disease, but sugar consumption can trigger the release of inflammatory “messengers” called cytokines, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says. After analyzing data from two large studies spanning 30 years, researchers discovered a link between soda pop consumption and arthritis risk. In fact, women who drank one pop or more daily, had a 63 percent increased risk of developing arthritis than those who shied away from the bubbling beverage.

Here are foods researchers have found supply the body with powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients:

Fish
The Arthritis Foundation urges sufferers to eat at least 3 to 4 ounces of fish, twice a week. Omega-3-rich fish include salmon, tuna, mackerel and herring, all which boast a healthy dose of inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids.

Nuts
Packed with healthy fats and antioxidants, nuts and seed help the combat and repair damage caused by inflammation. Per a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, those who consumed the most nuts (over a 15-year period) had a 51 percent lower risk of dying from an inflammatory disease when compared to those who ate the least nuts.

Onions
They may be tearjerkers, but this veggie is an abundant source of quercetin. According to a 2006 study published in Biological Pharmacology, researchers reported that consuming quercetin orally lowered arthritis symptoms in mice. While the results don’t guarantee the same outcomes in humans, the study suggests that the antioxidant may be a beneficial treatment for inflammatory diseases. The University of Maryland Medical Center also states that the flavonoid reduces common allergy symptoms, lowers cholesterol, and prevents certain cancers.

Foods That Can Increase Or Fight Joint Inflammation

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