By Neha Yadav
Published Apr 18, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 Superfoods For Arthritis

Your diet plays a significant role in strengthening your bones and muscles. Eating a healthy and nutritious diet is essential to reduce pain and discomfort caused by arthritis

Here are 5 superfoods you must add to your diet if you have arthritis

Calcium-rich foods

Calcium helps strengthen bones and repairs damaged tissues. Dairy products like milk and yogurt are packed with calcium. Vitamin-D-rich foods and leafy green vegetables are good sources of calcium too

Vitamin C-rich foods

Vitamin C-rich foods like strawberries, oranges, pineapples and kiwis are essential for strengthening deteriorating joints. They also help slow down the progression of arthritis

Fish

Fishes like tuna and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation in your joints and strengthen your bones

Tart Cherries

Tart cherries help reduce joint pain and increase bone strength. They contain anthocyanin which helps reduce inflammation in your joints

Green tea

Green tea is full of polyphenols, an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and is beneficial for healthy joints