Arthritis Foods: What You Should And Shouldn't Eat

There are any number of conditions that can affect a person's joints, arthritis being only one. The thing about arthritis is, however, there are different types that can show up in retirement age individuals. Some similar symptoms are caused by each of them including stiffness, swelling, and joint pain. Day-to-day, symptom intensity can vary. This is one of the things that makes living with arthritis particularly frustrating. To live your best life and help relieve symptoms, there are targeted treatments and exercises.

Additionally, there are a number of arthritis foods that can assist in providing a level of relief. On the other hand, there are also foods you should stay away from if you have arthritis. Here, we're going to explore both. 

Eating Healthy

It's always good to eat healthy, regardless of your age. But it's particularly important for retirement age people to help them stay in good physical shape and live a happy life. Proper nutrition is essential when it comes to arthritis. To significantly assist in relieving symptoms, studies are showing that dietary changes are useful.

Joint swelling and pain, as well as inflammation, may be triggered by foods high in purines, saturated fats, and sugar. However, to improve arthritis symptoms and encourage anti-inflammatory activity, certain foods are proving useful.

What to Stay Away From

Here are the foods you should try to steer clear of because they can aggravate and irritate arthritis symptoms:

• Purine foods – muscles, scallops, red meat, liver, salami, sausage, ham, bacon, alcoholic beverages in general and beer in particular.
• Nightshades – tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, chili peppers, and bell peppers.
• Sugar – try to keep it under 200 calories daily.
• Certain fats – trans fats found in microwave popcorn, pizzas, bakery goods, and fast foods.
• Saturated fats – these can be found in meat, butter, and cheese.

What Foods Can Help Relieve Arthritis Symptoms

Now that you know what to stay away from, here are some things you should try enjoying in appropriate amounts:

• Fruit – kiwi, citrus fruits, and berries.
• Vegetables – onions, leeks, garlic, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, Swiss chard, spinach, cabbage, and broccoli.
• Omega-3 fatty acids – these can be found in herring, salmon, sardines, nuts, and some types of seeds.
• Omega 6 fatty acids – these can be found in oils like corn, vegetable, and sunflower.

Enjoy Healthy, Chef Prepared Meals Three Times A Day

Residents at our retirement community can enjoy three nutritious and delicious meals a day – in a fine dining atmosphere – thanks to our Sensations dining program. These meals are chef-prepared and, whenever possible, use the freshest local ingredients. Personal requests are fulfilled whenever possible and dietary restrictions are always adhered to. Your loved one will be able to share meals and laughter with friends on a daily basis, allowing them to relish each and every meal as an opportunity for increased socialization.

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