Pain in any form is an uncomfortable feeling, however, the affected individual needs to realize the attention required to resolve any issues that are connected to the pain experienced. Arthritis is a pain generated in the joints which are the result of tissue damage that the body has encountered. Several factors worsen condition and food is one of those which contribute to the inflammation of the joints.

How does food inflate the inflammation of the joints?
Certain foods such as omega-6 fatty acids, sugar, gluten, excessive alcohol, saturated fats are pro-inflammatory as they further damage the tissues. These foods damage the tissue by reducing the fluid that nourishes and lubricates the joints. Lack of fluid results in the bones eroding each other, emanating pain.

Food that an individual consumes plays a vital part in the wellbeing of the person. Whilst they are factors that help healthy metabolism, some foods can be averse to certain cases. Care needs to be taken while choosing the food we intake.

The food items that promote recovery to patients affected with arthritis are as follows.

• Ginger
  A top food item, ginger relieves pain and improves arthritis of several types. It contains anti-inflammatory properties and acts as a COX-2 inhibitor which helps relief to rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis
• Walnuts
  Walnuts contain omega-e fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids act as an anti-inflammatory agent and control the aggravation of the inflammation to the joints.
• Spinach
  This top food contains antioxidants that relieve inflammation of the joints, which helps manage the arthritis pain. In general, all leafy green vegetables are rich in antioxidants and carry anti-inflammatory properties.
• Garlic
  Garlic contains diallyl disulfide which acts as an anti-inflammatory compound, which contains damages to the cartilages and is effective in treating arthritis
• Fish with omega-3 fatty acids
  Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. People consuming fish daily seldom develop issues around their joints. Fish oil pills can be consumed under the guidance of a doctor.
• Grapes
  Grapes are high in antioxidants and nutrients filled food. They contain several compounds that promote immunity towards inflammation of the joints
• Broccoli
  Broccoli slows the progress of arthritis. It prevents joint destruction by blocking the enzymes through a sulfur-rich compound sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is also found in bok choy and cabbage.

The food items that need to be avoided for an individual with arthritis are as follows.

• Fried foods
  Eliminating fried foods out of the menu can help in reducing the levels of inflammation. Fried foods can carry toxins called advanced glycation end products which promotes inflammation. Whilst toxin is one part of the rest, fried foods contribute towards obesity which is one of the prime factors towards arthritis.
• Red meat
  Similar to fried foods, red meat consumption results in high fat composition in the body leading to overweight/obesity subsequently arthritis. The overweight body leads to additional pressure to the joints resulting.
• Processed foods
  Processed foods contain ingredients that cause inflammation. These processed foods contain high levels of sugar, saturated fats and refined flour that can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis.
• Sugar
  Rheumatoid arthritis worsens when a spike in the blood sugar level rise in the body. Cytokines are chemicals which results due to the spike in blood sugar and is a pro-inflammatory factor. Foods that contain high sugar content can affect the joints by stressing them.