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Foods That Are Good For The Joints

Whether young or old we all need to take care of our joints. It doesn’t matter if we feel perfectly healthy right now or are suffering from joint pain and arthritis. There are certain foods we can all eat on a regular basis that will benefit our joints and help to ensure our joints are healthy, pain-free and working as they should be.

Fish

Fish – especially oily fish like tuna, sardines and salmon – are packed with omega 3s and DHA. Whether you choose to eat a lot of fish, or supplement your diet with capsules, fish oil is one of the very best things you can derive from food to help maintain healthy joints.

Berries

Many types of berries contain not only stacks of nutrients and natural sugars, but also anthocyanins and antioxidant compounds that can help to reduce inflammation in the joints organically. Fruits with dark, rich colours tend to perform best for this purpose and some good berries to try are blueberries, strawberries, cherries and blackberries.

Olive Oil

There is such a thing as healthy fats and oils and every body needs them. Extra virgin olive oil is one of those essential and healthy oils; both beneficial for the joints as well as the brain. Olive oil has even been said to contain properties similar to non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs. Get some more extra virgin olive oil into your diet to ensure joint health.

Nuts

Most nuts are loaded with healthy oils that also prove beneficial for maintaining proper joint function and lubrication. Nuts also contain antioxidants that ward off joint inflammation. Nuts can be enjoyed on their own, or even added to the morning cereal or evening dinner.

Dairy

Some people shy away from eating too much dairy as they fear it’s bad for heart health. However, consuming the low fat varieties of milk, cheese and yogurt will fill your body with vital nutrients such as Vitamin D and A, calcium, as well as essential fats and oils that help to promote healthy joints and strong bones.

Green Vegetables

Green vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach, are rich in Vitamins K and C. These vitamins are natural anti-inflammatories and will help to reduce joint issues. Green vegetables have the nutrients to help prevent and slow down the onset of osteoarthritis.

Beans

Beans are rich in protein, folic acid, magnesium, iron, zinc and potassium. All of these nutrients are known to promote heart health, the immune system and arthritis.

For more advice on looking after your joints, talk to your local Gold Coast chiropractor at Helensvale Chiropractic Centre. We are specialists when it comes to neck and spinal adjustments, as well as offering practical advice on the prevention of joint pain and associated issues. For all your chiropractic treatment and professional chiropractic care, call today to speak to a specialist.