We consulted dietician and naturopathic nutritionist Dhvani Shah, who suggested ingredients which can help reduce the pain
Though there is no set diet when it comes to arthritis, there are certain foods that help lubricate the joints and reduce the inflammation, which relieves pain. Here are some of the foods that can be added in your regular meals.
Food that decreases inflammation
Turmeric, ginger and cinnamon are a few spices whose regular consumption helps decrease inflammation. They also help heal worn out tendons, hence, aids in quick recovery.
Food that increase calcium absorption
Being the core mineral, calcium is needed for bone strengthening. Certain foods increase the rate of calcium absorption in the body when eaten correctly. These foods, when consumed regularly, ensure that the calcium is deposited as bone mass and not as calcification in the joints or arteries. Soaked chia seeds, sesame seeds (til) with the fruit, green leafy vegetables with lemon squeeze, seasoned curd (see box) or buttermilk (chaas) are some of the ‘bioavailable’ calcium foods.
Food for the joints
Oil act as a lubricant by minimising the friction between the joints and thereby giving a relief in arthritis. Almonds, walnuts, flax seeds, olives, ghee, coconut milk etc. contain essential oils like omega 3 that help soothe aching joints in chronic arthritis.
Heat producing food
Arthritis is considered to be a ‘cold’ disease in Ayurveda and hence, food that produce metabolic heat and thermogenesis are a must. Ajwain, nachni (ragi), bajra, saunth water (see box), methi powder, green tea, chamomile tea are some of them.
Foods to avoid
Some foods act as irritants and increase inflammation. Green chillies, tomatoes, excessive use of salt, Eno, baking soda, sendha namak, chaat masala, processed food. Sea salt in moderate quantity should be used.
Seasoned curd
Ingredients
1 tsp ghee
A pinch jeera
½ tsp ginger
2-3 curry leaves
1 cup curd
Method:
Heat ghee in a small pan or kadhai and add all the ingredients except curd. Sauté for a while. Add the tempering to the curd and serve.
Saunth water
Add 1 tsp saunth powder (dry ginger powder) to 1 glass water and boil till it is reduced to ¾th of the quantity. Cool, strain; drink
immediately.
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