Food itself may not do the fast-acting magic of a pain reliever for muscle/joint pain or an injury, but eating the right ones on a regular basis can definitely help. It is best to get plenty of antioxidants through a healthy diet when compared to all the other unnatural ingredients found in the little plastic pill bottle. Here is a quick and healthy grocery list – 1) salmon, flaxseeds and walnuts (rich in the omega 3 fatty acids shown to decrease inflammation in several studies); 2) extra-virgin olive oil (may act as natural NSAIDs according to the University of Pennsylvania); 3) pomegranates (contain natural powerful antioxidants that may help decrease muscle soreness as scientists found in a study from University of Texas); 4) apples, tea, broccoli, onions, red grapes and wine (all contain the flavonoid quercitin that has been reported to fight free radical damage; 5) oranges, kiwi, sweet peppers, and strawberries (all rich in the vitamin C essential for making collagen); 6) dark chocolate and strong Arabica coffee (contain plenty of antioxidants to prevent free radical damage associated with inflammation); 6) turmeric and ginger (anti-inflammatory properties for healing joints and muscles); 7) unsweetened Kefir, or cultured milk (rich in healthy bacteria and one study showed it lowered levels of inflammatory markers and lessened joint stiffness. Add it to your smoothies.)
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:00:45 +0000
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