Food And Joint Pain

People have joint pain for many reasons, including forms of arthritis or any other illness that can lead to an inflammation of the joints. Those who have joint pain should think about the foods they eat in order to control this pain.

Another important aspect to remember is that losing weight can also be beneficial when living with joint pain as this will put less strain on them. As well as suggested foods to eat when experiencing pain, there are also some foods that should be avoided.

Foods to Avoid When Experiencing Joint Pain

It is important for those with joint pain to avoid foods that are high in fat and cholesterol. There are studies that prove that when people avoid the following foods that their joint pain in minimised thus making it more manageable. The following is a list of foods to avoid:

Sugar
Caffeine
Citrus fruits such as lemon, lime, orange and berries
Very salty food
Red meat
Dairy products (but it is still important to get calcium for good bone health)
Additives
Soft drinks
Corn
Flour
Beans such as kidney beans, lima beans, peas and asparagus
Tomatoes
Tea
Fried food
Chocolate
Preservatives
Red Peppers
Eggplant
White potatoes
Alcoholic beverages
Ginseng
Saturated fats
Chips
Baked foods
Pasta
Rice
Vegetables

Foods to Help Joint Pain

Although the above list can appear to be quite long and include a lot of things, there are still many options of things that are healthy to eat when experiencing joint pain. When choosing foods, it is important to remember that foods which have a lot of phosphorus will eliminate calcium from the bones making the problem even worse.

The most important minerals are calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals such as boron. Also, foods should be cooked in olive oil instead of vegetable oil. The following is a list of foods that has been found to be beneficial when people have with the pain in your joints:

• Fruits that are high in vitamin C like: strawberries, kiwis, peaches, mangoes, cantaloupes, papayas and apples


• Vegetables that are high in vitamin A and C like: collards, squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, spinach, Brussels' sprouts and bell pepper


• Fish which have high omega 3, essential fatty acids and vitamin E; these include: salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, tuna, herring, rainbow trout, pacific oysters and anchovies


• Nuts and seeds with no salt which are also high in omega 3, essential fatty acids and vitamin E; these include: walnuts, brazil nuts, almonds, sunflower deeds, linseed, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseed


• Grains and breads such as: lentils, brown rice, chick peas, whole wheat bread, rye bread, and oat cereals


• Foods that lower inflammation include: Turmeric, garlic, ginger, apples


• Others: non-fat milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, snow peas, soybeans, tofu

Although it can seem like a lot to remember it can be very beneficial to try and follow as much as possible the joint pain diet tips in order to avoid having too much pain. There is also a supplement that can be taken called Flexcin, with the innovative ingredient CM8 that has been shown to diminish joint pain.