To keep your joints healthy for a long time, you need to pay attention to your diet. Proper nutrition for the joints, moderate physical activity will help not only prevent diseases of the musculoskeletal system, but also prevent the development of existing problems.
Foods that are good for joints:
- Products that contain mucopolysaccharides are seafood, gelatin, jelly, strong ear, aspic, jelly from fruits and berries, candy and marmalade;
- Foods rich in iron - beef tongue, liver, offal;
- Foods high in vitamin D - egg yolk, fish liver, butter;
- Dried fruits - raisins, dried apricots and especially prunes (only untreated with sulfur);
- Products containing calcium - milk, cheese, cottage cheese;
- Foods rich in Omega3 - fish: mackerel, salted herring, salmon, trout;
- Sources of vitamin C are lingonberries, black currants, rose hips, kiwi and citrus fruits;
- Fresh fruits and vegetables should make up at least 50% of the daily diet;
- Separately, you can highlight the watermelon. Watermelon juice is an excellent body cleaner, as it has the ability to remove unnecessary salts from the body in a natural way;
- High fiber foods - whole grains of rye, wheat, bran, brown pasta, oatmeal, broccoli
- Pineapple - Fresh fruit contains the enzyme bromelain, which reduces inflammation.
- Cherries, strawberries, blueberries - all these berries contain anthocyanins (substances that have anti-inflammatory effects).
Diet recommendations for people suffering from joint diseases:
- Don't eat meat and milk every day.
- Minimize salt intake as it retains fluid in the body.
- Include whole grain cereals in your diet.
- Do not take dietary supplements without first talking to your doctor.
- Eat greens actively.
- Eliminate alcoholic beverages.
- Limit your coffee intake (two cups a day is recommended)
- Try not to reheat yesterday's food, but cook it in one go.
Now you know what you need to include in your diet in order to find lightness in every movement!
