You would be surprised at how much every area of your body and health impact each other. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, the rest of your health will suffer. If you’re stressed, you could find yourself getting sick. The same is true of joint health. If you’re experiencing pain in your joints, it could be your body’s way of trying to tell you to be more healthy! With that in mind, here is our ultimate guide to nutrition to improve joint health.
Fatty fish
Fish, and other types of foods that are high in fatty Omega 3’s are going to be so good for your joints! It has incredibly powerful anti-inflammatory effects, which explains why they are so good for your joints. We recommend salmon, mackerel, trout, and sardines!
Ginger
The components that make up ginger have been shown to block the production of substances in your body that contribute to inflammation in your body. Try ginger fresh, dried, or powdered in your cooking!
Garlic
Garlic is such an incredibly flavorful way to reduce inflammation in your body. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it also increases the functionality of your immune system, decreases risk of arthritis, and can even lower the risk of heart disease!
Broccoli
Broccoli is considered to be something of a superfood. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, including something called sulforaphane. Sulforaphane has shown in studies to block the formation of a type of cell that is involved in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Walnuts
Walnuts are naturally high in omega 3 fatty acids, which we already know is incredibly for blocking inflammation in your body.
Spinach
If you have a higher intake of fruits and vegetables in your diet, you’re going to be healthier overall. Spinach contains loads of antioxidants that relieve inflammation, and work hard to fight disease.
Berries
Berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that have a unique ability to decrease inflammation in your body. In particular, quercetin and rutin are two plant compounds found in berries, that have been found to decrease inflammation.
Olive Oil
Another food that is high in omega 3 fatty acids! These good fats are so, so good for joint health! The more ways that you can incorporate healthy fats into your diet, the better.