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It starts with an ache.
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You notice that your purse feels heavier than you remember it being, despite having virtually nothing in it.
Your knees hurt when it rains.
Your joints are slowly getting worse and you’ve been ignoring the signs for too long.
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There’s a chance you could be developing arthritis.
Luckily, cauliflower packs 85 percent of your RDA of antioxidant vitamin C in just one cup.
Ginger
Spicy, metabolism boostinggingeris more than just a great way to flavor your food.
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Avocado
Avocadois so much more than adelicious addition to your favorite salad.
In fact, when it comes to relieving arthritis symptoms, it’s pretty hard to beat.
Theresults of a studyeven revealed that supplementation with an avocado-soybean fat blend significantly relieved arthritic inflammation.
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Olive Oil
Is there anythingolive oilisn’t good for?
Peas
Peas may be petite, but their inflammation-fighting powers are huge.
Carrots
Increasing your beta-carotene intake today is the first step toward healthier joints tomorrow.
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Artichoke
If you’re looking for an inflammation-fighting powerhouse, look no further than the trustyartichoke.
If you’re looking for the most bang for your bite, reach for darker greens.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sproutspack a surprising amount of antioxidants in a little package.
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And to think you wouldn’t eat these as a kid.
They also containlupeol, which fights against arthritis and inflammation.
Almonds are a good source of antioxidant vitamin E, essential for joint health.
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They’re also easily added to soups, smoothies, and sauces.
Kale
Makekalepart of your diet today and enjoy healthier joints in the future.
Eggplant
This opal nightshade is a brain-boosting, digestive health-improving, inflammation-reducing powerhouse.
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Try adding some to bulk up your soup orsalador even in place of bread in your sandwich.
Pumpkin
Another good source of beta-carotene,pumpkinscould pave the path toward better joint health for you.
Honey
Getting your joints healthier can be pretty sweetliterally.
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Honey also has an antibacterial effect in the body, keeping inflammation from other infections and diseases at bay.
Cucumbers
Tossing a bit ofcucumber on your saladcan help fend off those arthritis symptoms in no time.
Whilesome of those claims seem dubious, ACV’s inflammation-fighting properties are well-established.
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Fortunately, for arthritis sufferers, shallots can also make a big difference in the health of your joint.
Shallots are loaded with flavonoids, potent anti-inflammatory substances that reduce your pain.
and help protect your joints against further damage.
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