Total Time: 5 minutes | *Servings: 1 This nutritious smoothie is easy to make and bursting with surprising aromatic flavour. Frozen blueberries can be enjoyed year-round and are rich in anthocyanins – an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Ginger may help manage symptoms of arthritis by reducing inflammation and. . .
Topics: Healthy Eating
What you need to know about food and inflammation
Understanding inflammation One challenge of living with arthritis is managing inflammation. There are two different types of inflammation, acute and chronic. Our immune system sends out inflammatory cells to protect us from bacteria and viruses or to help heal an injury, which is important to our health. This is called acute inflammation. However, sometimes our. . .
Anti-inflammatory meal prep for beginners
Registered dietitian Cristina Montoya shares her expertise on meal planning for people with arthritis. Pain and fatigue are the main reasons people with arthritis are reluctant to embark on a meal planning journey. Isn’t it more enticing to grab a quick bite or order pizza? The problem is that a typical Western diet high in. . .
7 foods to avoid if you have gout
There’s a special joy that comes from gathering with family and friends over a delicious meal. If you have gout or are at risk of gout however, some indulgences may put you at higher risk of an attack. Gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis, is caused by uric acid crystals forming within or around. . .
4 best spices for arthritis
Spices not only increase the flavour and aroma of the foods we eat, they may also lessen symptoms of arthritis by inhibiting specific pathways that can lead to inflammation. Next time you are in the kitchen, try to incorporate these savoury, anti-inflammatory spices. 1. Garlic Garlic has traditionally been used as an antidote for disease.. . .
Hearty lentil soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes |*Servings: 8 Lentils are uniquely packed with fibre and complex carbohydrates, making them an excellent option for glycemic control and for reducing inflammation. With rising food prices, lentils are an affordable source of plant-based protein, iron, potassium, polyphenols and prebiotics. They
Flaxseed-Crusted Salmon
The Truth About Nightshades and Arthritis
If you’re living with arthritis, chances are that you’ve read or heard that you shouldn’t eat foods in the nightshade family. These include potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, and spices like paprika and cayenne. While this view is fairly widespread, it has limited scientific basis. Let’s take a closer look. A tough reputation Cristina Montoya,. . .
Arthritis Advice: Nutrition
The old saying “you are what you eat” is true: the food we eat gives us the fuel and the building blocks we need to be healthy, stay active and feel good. Research shows that what you eat has a profound impact on your overall health and wellness – including your ability to cope with. . .
