14 Fruits and Vegetables That Provide the Best Protection Against Arthritis

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[     Protection Against Arthritis
[ From: Fidyl
[ Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005

14 Fruits and Vegetables That Provide the Best Protection
Against Arthritis

by www.SixWise.com

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/10/26/arthritis.htm

According to the Arthritis Foundation, nearly one out of
three Americans has arthritis. Of these 66 million
adults, 43 million have been diagnosed with arthritis and
another 23 million live with chronic joint symptoms that
have not been doctor-diagnosed.

In fact, arthritis is one of the leading causes of
disability among Americans over the age of 15, and costs
related to the disease cost the U.S. economy over $86
billion a year.

Further, half of the people with arthritis do not believe
anything can be done to help them.

Arthritis

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

However, new research into just that is finding that for
arthritis protection and relief you may need to look no
further than your neighborhood grocery store. A study
from the University of Manchester's Medical School,
published in the August 2005 issue of the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that antioxidants
called carotenoids in brightly colored yellow/orange
fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing
rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.

How Does it Work?

Oxidation, which produces free radicals in our bodies, is
known to play a role in joint damage, such as that seen
with rheumatoid arthritis. Antioxidants help to combat
free radicals, and by doing so may suppress inflammation
along the way, researchers said.

Out of the 25,000 participants in the study, 88 developed
cases of inflammatory arthritis. These 88 people had:

   * 40 percent lower intake of the antioxidant beta-
cryptoxanthin than those who did not develop the disease
* 20 percent lower intake of another antioxidant
zeaxanthin

"Those in the top third for beta-cryptoxanthin intake
were only half as likely to develop inflammatory
polyarthritis as those in the lowest third, and vitamin C
was also found to be an important factor," said Dr.
Dorothy Pattison, the lead researcher of the study.

According to this study and many others, increasing your
intakes of certain fruits and veggies does appear to be a
sound way to protect against and fight arthritis. Here
are the top 14 fruits and vegetables to consider:

  1. Oranges: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
study found that a modest increase in the antioxidant
beta-cryptoxanthin intake, equivalent to one glass of
freshly squeezed orange juice per day, is associated with
a reduced risk of developing inflammatory disorders such
as rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Berries: Berries are all great sources of antioxidants
and vitamin C. Blueberries have been ranked number 1 in
terms of antioxidant concentrations, but cranberries,
blackberries, strawberries and raspberries are good
choices too.

3. Kiwi: One kiwi provides almost double the vitamin C of
an orange, according to the California Kiwifruit
Commission. Vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk
of arthritis.

4. Apples: Cornell University researchers found that
apples contain antioxidants that fight inflammation
(along with allergies, cancer and viruses).

     Arthritis

     "It is known that phytonutrients and antioxidants
[in fruits and vegetables] have a role in minimizing
inflammation," says Carol Henderson, PhD, a registered
dietitian.

5. Cherries: According to Eve Campanelli, PhD in
Prevention magazine, after drinking two glasses of black
cherry juice (four ounces of juice with four ounces of
water) twice a day, 85 percent of her patients
experienced at least partial relief from their arthritis
pain. Further, the effect continued even after the
patients stopped drinking the juice.

6. Parsley: Parsley contains beta-carotene, making it a
useful ingredient for those with arthritis, says Cherie
Calbom, M.S., a certified nutritionist in Kirkland,
Washington.

7. Prunes: These dried plums are antioxidant powerhouses.
Researchers at the Center on Aging at Tufts University in
Boston found that prunes had more than twice the
antioxidant power than any other fruit or vegetable in
their study.

8. Carrots: They're rich in the antioxidants vitamin A
and carotenoids.

9. Broccoli: Calbom says broccoli is helpful for
arthritis because of its beta-carotene content. It's also
a rich source of vitamin C.

10. Pineapple: Pineapple is rich in the enzyme bromelain,
a powerful and natural anti-inflammatory agent.

11. Beans: "The protein in beans helps to replace body
proteins broken down by inflammation," says Denise Cedar,
a Salem, Oregon-based dietitian.

12. Red Grapes: Red grapes are loaded with antioxidants
that can help reduce inflammation associated with
arthritis (as well as fight heart disease and cancer).

13. Tomatoes: Tomatoes are an excellent source of the
antioxidant lycopene, which has been found to help fight
degenerative diseases (and reduce the risk of prostate
and other cancers). Cooked tomatoes (tomato sauce or
paste, marinara sauce, ketchup, etc.) are best when it
comes to lycopene.

14. Sweet Potatoes: These are loaded with antioxidant
vitamins A, C and E. One half-cup serving provides twice
the Recommended Daily Amount of vitamin E.

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