Rheumatoid arthritis, or simply RA, is a type of autoimmune disease that affects healthy immunity when the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, resulting in symptoms such as chronic joint pain, inflammation, and mobility issues. While there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are certain foods that are linked to reducing inflammation, joint pain, and strengthening the immune system. For instance, the following foods are reportedly effective for reducing the painful symptoms of RA:
1. Cabbage, kale, and cauliflower
If you’ve never heard of the wonderful world of cruciferous vegetables, let me introduce you to some wonderful joint support in the form of broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, and (you’re favorite) Brussel sprouts, which contains sulforaphane, a potent plant compounds linked to lowering joint pain and deterioration that happens with rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Garlic
Diallyl disulfide. You’ve probably never heard of it, but this powerful plant compound is a boon for RA sufferers because it lessens the damaging enzymes that eat away at joint cartilage and cause chronic pain in RA patients. Better yet, daily disulfide is easily accessible in foods like garlic, and similar bulbs like leeks and onions, which are also known for supporting bone growth and strength.
3. Turmeric
Do you eat turmeric? You should be cooking, supplementing, and getting this tangy yellow spice in your diet as much as possible if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Why? Because turmeric contains a super plant compound, known as curcumin, which works as a natural anti-inflammatory to reduce chronic joint pain and joint swelling.
4. Cherries
Cherry lovers rejoice! Not only are cherries and arthritis ally, the tart juice of these bold, red berries has long been shipped by arthritis and gout sufferers due to it’s amazing pain relieving benefits. In fact, the juice of tart cherries includes an amazing plant compound, known as anthocyanin, which has long been drunk for its ability to reduce arthritis symptoms such as inflammation, stiffness, and chronic joint pain.
