Healthy Joints

Inflammation in joints can be painful, and can curb your exercise goals to boot, but a healthy eating strategy can help you get up and running in no time!

Reduce inflammation by avoiding:

• Fried foods
• Charred meats
• Highly processed foods

While no one food can erase the pain, there are some that can help ease it:

• Whole grains – oats, quinoa, barley
• Richly-colored fruits – cherries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries and grapes
• Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables – tomatoes, oranges and red peppers
• Foods naturally-rich in calcium and vitamin D – canned salmon, low-fat yogurt and milk
• Omega 3-rich foods – flax, walnuts, olive oil, fish and avocados
• Spices – turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties
• Dark colored green vegetables – kale, broccoli, Swiss chard

Many of these foods, such as low-fat yogurt, quinoa, oranges, tomatoes, salmon and broccoli are included in the Diet-to-Go meal plans. In addition, our meals are minimally processed and are never fried, so, enjoy, knowing that they are helping to reduce inflammation.

Read more about the Balance Meal Plan. 

Author: Kristen Ciuba
Kristen is a Nutritionist at Diet-to-Go, based in Lorton, VA. She tries to “practice what she preaches” by fitting in healthy foods and cooking, challenging exercise, and quality time with family and friends every day!