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Arthritis Diet Food List & Foods to Avoid

How Foods Can Help Fight Symptoms & Pain Associated With Arthritis

A healthy daily diet can make anyone feel better, but certain foods may play a significant role in those who suffer from arthritis. Bottom line: A low fat, low cholesterol diet may prove beneficial to easing the pain of arthritis.

Foods that may alleviate symptoms of arthritis include:

- Foods rich in Vitamin C: In particular oranges, grapefruit, apples, lemons, limes, cherries & strawberries. Studies have indicated less pain associated with exercise when cherries were consumed beforehand.

One medium apple contains about 95 calories and 8.4 mg of Vitamin C.

One cup of cherries containing no pits contains 10.8 mg of Vitamin C and 97 calories.

One lime that is 2" in diameter contains 20 calories and 19.5 mg of Vitamin C.

One-half a pink or red grapefruit contains 38.4 mg of Vitamin C and 52 calories.

One large lemon contains 24 calories and 44.5 mg of Vitamin C.

One navel orange contains about 70 calories and 83 mg of Vitamin C.

And one cup of whole strawberries contains 46 calories and 84.7 mg of Vitamin C - more than one orange. 

- Whole Grains: Grab the gold when going for breads that are whole grain and topped with any of the following: poppy seeds, sesame seeds, oats, wheat germ and chopped nuts.

- Brown Rice: One cup of cooked brown rice contains 216 calories and only 1.75 grams of total fat. It's significant in dietary fiber content - 3.5 grams. Surprisingly, brown rice contains 5.03 protein grams making it a good source for protein.

- Nuts: Walnuts in particular are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. All varieties of walnuts are healthy options in fighting arthritic pain.

- Fish Oil: Opt for fish that is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids such as trout and salmon. Fish containing rich amount of Omega 3 fatty acids have been proven to not only lessen pain associated with arthritis but also improve vision, regulate moods, improve skin health as well as add sheen and luster to hair.

Foods to avoid that may alleviate symptoms of arthritis include:

Foods to avoid on a high fat diet include fast food, fried foods, red meats (remove visible fat on all meats), as well as fatty desserts.

If you suffer from painful arthritis, your doctor is your best source of information.