If you struggle with joint pain, you may have already been prescribed medication to reduce the pain and slow joint degeneration that often leads to hip, knee, and other joint replacement surgeries. You might also perform light exercises everyday to help support your muscle mass and flexibility to protect your joints and minimize pain. However, did you know that you can also support healthy joints in the kitchen?
A healthy diet reduces inflammation while supporting joint health and overall good health! Keep reading to learn five simple ways that proper nutrition keeps your joints in good shape.
5 Ways to Support Joint Health in the Kitchen:
- Eat your fruits and vegetables: Plants are full of vitamins and minerals, low in calories, and they’re rich in water to keep you hydrated. Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables helps you stay healthy.
- Eat fewer animal proteins: Some studies show that red meat promotes inflammation, which can increase symptoms of arthritis. Eating more plant proteins, like beans and legumes, promotes overall good health.
- Focus on whole foods: Whole foods include foods that are not overly processed and contain simple ingredients. Fill your grocery cart with whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, lean animal proteins, and nuts and seeds for optimal joint health.
- Consume more fatty acids: Essential fatty acids, like omega 3s, reduce inflammation and support overall good health. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in avocados, nuts and seeds, olive oil, and fish.
- Consider a multivitamin: Talk to your doctor about supporting your diet with a multivitamin and mineral supplement to ensure you’re getting enough essential nutrients to support joint health. It’s not uncommon for older adults to have deficiencies in some essential nutrients due to poor absorption, dietary restrictions, or lack of appetite. Your doctor may also recommend other supplements you can take to fight inflammation or correct deficiencies that appear in your bloodwork.
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This blog post was originally published in May 2021 and updated in December 2024.