Suffering from joint pain? Here are 5 foods which can help you

New Delhi : Joint pain is something which can occur at any time of the year and at any age. In winters, people are more likely to diagnose it due to colder temperature. However, it is necessary to have a doctors consultation to know if the decrease temperature has created stiffness and joint soreness.

There are many people who think that this can be handled by correcting their diet and taking their right medical care. People suffering from arthritis can see an improvement by changing their quality of life and functioning throughout the winters by using a few techniques and suggestions.

It must be noted that medically there have been no proven diet that effectively works to treat arthritis or other joint related disorders. But, there are a number of foods which have been linked to decrease inflammation, stronger bones and overall better health. In this article, we will talk about 5 foods which one can include in the diet for better treatment of joint related issues.

Green Tea

Green tea comes with a lot of antioxidants, including polyphenols, minerals and vitamins. With all these, it helps in decreasing the inflammation and cartilage degradation. It also contains an antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which may stop the production of compounds that cause joint damage in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Olive Oil

Vegetable, sunflower and peanut oils should be avoided by people who have arthritis or joint disorder because it increases the inflammation. Instead, one can opt for olive oil. If possible, go for extra virgin variety that undergoes less processing. Olive oil is another source of Omega 3.

Garlic

It is winter and in winters what do you eat? Garlic beats soup, sauces or curries. Every dish demands garlic, the anti inflammatory compound diallyl disulfide present in onions and other root vegetables can help in reducing the effect of cytokines and ease discomfort.

Lentils and Beans

Lentils and beans are a great source of nutrients, protein and fibre. Additional they have antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties.

Dark Chocolate

It is no hidden truth that chocolate comes with anti inflammatory properties. The fundamental ingredient in chocolate is cocoa that contains antioxidant that work to combat a genetic predisposition to insulin resistance and inflammation. Do it should be noted that people should only go for dark chocolates otherwise it may increase your fat and sugar diet. That should be taken in limit.

We must remind that this is not a medical treatment but some food changes which can help in combating the joints pain during winter season. It is always advised that if you are feel severe pain then consult a doctor.