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...Eating at least two servings of fish each week will reduce your risk of getting arthritis by nearly 50%. For those already suffering it will provide a reduction in pain and inflammation.

When purchasing fish ensure that the source is safe and that they are not toxic. Mackerel, tuna, or swordfish all have issues with mercury.

Eat bluefish, anchovies, dogfish, herring, mackerel, sardines, salmon, tuna, sardines, whitefish, and capeline.

6. Pineapple

Athletes have been using pineapple for years to support injury healing. Recent studies have indicated that the bromelain enzymes in pineapple reduce arthritic pain and inflammation.

7. Olive Oil

Studies have shown that eating large quantities of olive oil and cooked vegetables reduces your risk of arthritis by half. This may be because of the high concentrate of unsaturated fatty acids. Interestingly raw veggies didn't provide the same protection.

8. Soy

Studies have shown that soy reduces both pain and swelling in rats. How this translates to humans isn't entirely understood yet but it's a great start.

9. Eat Protein

You should eat as least 1 gram of protein for every kilogram of body weight to ensure protein that is lost from inflammation is replaced.

10. Flavonoids

Foods rich in flavonoids are powerful antioxidants. There are more than 4000 compounds in the flavonoid family all with a vital role to play in reducing inflammation

There are many healing foods for arthritis. Experiment. Find out which ones work for you and then stick by them. Sometimes we look for too complicated of solutions when they are right in front of our face.

Since reading all about healing foods for arthritis, you are now ready to get the best products that are available to you for your particular arthritis. You can tell the difference after reading more about them, and be able to get the best treatment for yourself as well.

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