Nutrition to Help Arthritis

(initial study 2002, to be updated June 2009)

Nutrients that are usually beneficial:

• Omega-3 fats
• B-Vitamins, especially folic acid and B-12
• Vitamin D
• Minerals, particularly selenium and zinc
• Antioxidants
• Vitamins A, C and E
• Beta-carotenes

Specific foods to eat:

• Salmon
• Sardines
• Mackerel
• Flaxseeds
• Peppers
• Garlic and onion
• Chili peppers
• Apples
• Celery
• Parsley
• Pineapple
• Ginger

Foods to limit:

• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Eggplant
• Foods high in trans fats
• Foods high in saturated fats
• Foods high in simple sugars

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Frank@FranksHealthGuide.com