Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. This condition is usually common in elders above 40 years of age. Here, a diet which is rich in high-fiber, proteins, beta-carotene, magnesium, calcium and omega 3 fatty acids is helpful to reduce joint inflammation and pain.
Vegetables | |
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To Avoid | To Consume |
Tomato | Cabbage |
Potatoes | Turnip |
Pepper | Peas |
Eggplant | Garlic |
Crisp and Cheese filled snacks | Cauliflower and Broccoli |
Coconut | Brussels sprout |
Frozen vegetables | Asparagus |
Cereals | |
White breads | Whole wheat flour |
White refined flour and its products | Oatmeal |
White rice | Whole grain bread |
White pasta | Whole grains cereals |
Noodle | Porridge |
Macaroni | Brown rice |
Pulses | |
Dried and frozen pulses | Green gram |
All Whole pulses | Bengal gram |
- | Horse gram |
- | Moong lentil |
- | Orange lentils |
- | Split pigeon peas |
Fruits | |
All canned and packaged fruits | All fruits except citrus fruits |
Fruits with seeds | Dried figs |
Pineapple | Guava |
Citrus fruits | Papaya |
Spices | |
Excessive salt | Fennel |
Chilies | Sesame seeds |
- | Cumin |
- | Carmon |
- | Thyme |
- | Coriander |
- | Turmeric |
- | Ginger |
Dairy Products | |
Whole milk and Cream | Buttermilk |
Cottage cheese | Yogurt |
Butter | Tofu |
Full-fat yogurt | Soya milk (occasionally) |
Cream cheese | - |
Drinks | |
Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc. | Clear vegetable soup |
Canned soup | Soya milk |
Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices | Green tea |
Caffeinated drinks | Herbal tea |
Alcohol | homemade juice |
Tea or Coffee | Fenugreek water |
- | Cumin water |
Non-Veg | |
Fried or Processed meats | Egg white portion |
Prawns | Lean meat |
Lobster | Skinless chicken |
Crab | Fish like Salmon, Shrimp and Cod |
Ham | - |
Turkey | - |
Mutton | - |
Dry Fruits | |
Cashew nuts | Pumpkin seed |
Pistachio | Sunflower seed |
Peanuts | Flaxseeds |
Raisins | Almond |
Prunes | - |
Figs | - |
Oils | |
Unsaturated fats | Cow ghee |
Cream | Groundnut oil |
Palm oil | Mustard oil |
Coconut oil | Olive oil |
Butter | Canola oil |
Hydrogenated oil | Rice bran oil |
Herbal tea / Cumin water/ Fenugreek water
Veg Dalia / Veg upma / Veg Idli / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha/ Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal / Brown Bread Sandwich / Curd + 2 Eggs (only white part)
Fruit / Coconut water/ Sprouts / Salad
Chapatti / Boiled rice / Veg Rice / Vegetable with Dal, Curd and Salad
Green tea / Rice flakes snack / Sprouts / Home-made Soup / Herbal tea
Chapatti / Vegetable with Dal / Salad (without salt)