Our joints are complex struIctures, made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and other tissues. Injury or damage to a joint can affect either of these structures .Hence the difficulty, sometimes, of specifically identifying the source of pain. but at a certain age, the pain becomes easier to identify. Here are 5 foods to avoid when you suffer from joint pain.
1. Oils and fats
First, when you have muscle pain you should avoid saturated / trans fatty acids which promote inflammation. Namely, cold meats, cheeses, butter, hydrogenated vegetable margarine, fatty cuts of meat, skinned poultry. Use unsaturated fatty acids such as avocado, unsalted nuts and seeds, olive or canola oil.
2. Sugar
It is a fact, Sugar is a major inflammatory agent in our diet, as are saturated fats. However, many sweets such as ice cream and cakes contain high levels of sugar and saturated fat. For your good health, replace the butter and cream with low-fat yogurt, and reduce the dose of sugar.
3. Dairy products
In addition, for many people, the consumption of milk triggers inflammatory reactions, therefore joint pain. But not consuming milk would make you run the risk of lacking calcium, which would be detrimental to the bones and joints. No, there is no question of offering you a remedy that would be worse than the disease. Calcium requirements can be met through yogurts and cheeses, tap or spring water, sardines, vegetables, oil seeds.
4. Canned products
Nowadays, a large part of food contains preservatives that help protect food and keep it edible for a long time. Which is not advised by healthcare professionals. Indeed, canned food would have dangerous side effects for people suffering from joint pain. their consumption is to be avoided. One of the most popular preservatives is actually salt, full of sodium that induces joint pain.
5. Corn Oil
Finally, safflower, sunflower, soybean and corn oils contain more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3. Since omega-6 are pro-inflammatory , as opposed to anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, these oils can worsen the symptoms of joint pain. You can easily replace them with avocado, walnut, flax or cod liver oil.
