Remember the saying “You are what you eat”? Well, turns out you are what you drink, too! When we think of nutrition, we often think only of solid foods. But what you drink is a large part of what we put into our bodies and should be considered as part of our overall nutrition. Making healthy beverage choices is equally as important as choosing healthy foods.What you eat and drink is passed on as information to your body’s organs and can have an adverse effect on how you feel.
Consuming sugary drinks such as soda can negatively affect your body’s ability to absorb calcium. Instead, try these drinks. Besides being healthy choices, you may very well find them to help relieve arthritis pain!
Tea is one of the best beverages for arthritis patients due to its many health benefits. Green, black and white teas are all rich in anti-inflammatory compounds like polyphenols.
Green tea is generally viewed as the most beneficial because of its active ingredient “epigallocatechin-3-gallate” or EGCG. EGCG has been shown to have antioxidant activity 100 times stronger than vitamins C and E, helping to preserve cartilage and bone.
Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to go dairy-free if diagnosed with arthritis. Unless you are lactose intolerant, milk and other dairy products can have positive health benefits.
As reported by the Arthritis Foundation, “a 2017 review of 52 clinical studies … concluded that dairy generally has anti-inflammatory effects, except in people allergic to cow’s milk.”
Milk aids in shielding the body against gout attacks and can also prevent the progression of osteoarthritis.Consider your particular health factors when selecting the best type of milk for you; goat’s milk may be more digestible for those with dairy sensitivities, and low-fat milk is a good choice if weight gain is a concern.
