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The Effective Sweet Treat that Relieves Arthritis
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The Effective Sweet
Treat that Relieves Arthritis Pain
By Jim Healthy On
October 19th, 2012 Did
you know that there are certain kinds of foods that actually help
reduce or even stop arthritis pain? These
"superfoods" are usually easy to find and inexpensive. Of
all the foods that help fight
against arthritis — delicious, sweet pineapple comes up
close to the top of the list. The
Sweet Pain Reliever For
generations, people around the world have used fresh pineapple to ease
their arthritis inflammation. Loaded
with joint-protecting vitamin C, pineapple is undoubtedly a superior
arthritis-healing food. Its
anti-inflammatory ingredient — bromelain — is so potent that many
boxers drink the juice after fights to heal their bruises. A
1960 study compared boxers who took bromelain with those receiving a
placebo. In
just four days, an amazing 78% of those taking bromelain were
inflammation-free, while only 14% of the control group had recovered. Other
than bromelain, pineapple also contains manganese, which strengthens
bones and protects joints. Here
are 5 reasons you
should be indulging in this delicious fruit if you struggle with joint
pain and arthritis: Reason
#1: Joint Protection Higher
intake levels of the antioxidant vitamin C is essential for people with
arthritis. And
just one cup of pineapple has a whopping 94% of the recommended daily
allowance (RDA)! Research
published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases showed
that vitamin C-rich foods protect against inflammatory polyarthritis, a
type of rheumatoid arthritis in which two or more joints are affected. If
you have osteoarthritis, you may be concerned by warnings that you
should not increase your vitamin C intake. But
know that those warnings are based on a 2004 study on guinea pigs! Studies
on humans show vitamin C actually reduces pain,
cartilage loss and disease progression. Reason
#2: Healthier Joint Tissue Pineapple
is a great source of the trace mineral manganese. Manganese
is absolutely essential for building healthy joint tissue and dense
bones. One cup of pineapple provides 128% of the RDA for manganese. Research
shows that manganese tackles free radicals that can damage joint
cartilage. Tip: It's
best to eat your pineapple raw. Fruit skewers alternating fresh
pineapple chunks with strawberries is a great way to do that. Grilled
and cooked pineapple is extraordinarily tasty too. Reason
#3: Smoother Joint Movement Pineapple's
enzymes literally clean up "rusty" joints. When you eat pineapple on an
empty stomach, the enzymes go right to work on your joints. Tip: If
you eat pineapple with other foods, the enzymes divert their activity
to digesting the rest of your meal instead of the gunk in your joints. So
keep pineapple around for between-meal snacks. Juice the hard inner
core as well to take advantage of the concentrated bromelain located
there. Reason
#4: Pain Relief For
optimal arthritis pain-relief, eat fresh pineapple. The
bromelain in pineapple is destroyed by heat, so fresh pineapple will
give you the most benefit. Frozen
pineapple retains active enzymes, but canned fruit and commercially
processed juice don't provide the anti-inflammatory benefit of fresh
fruit. It's
important to note bromelain causes anti-clotting activity. So
you should consult with your physician before combining pineapple with
blood-thinning medications such as warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, or
aspirin. Tip: If
the fruit needs to ripen, keep it on your kitchen counter for a couple
days. You'll know it's sweet and ready to eat when the bottom softens a
bit. Reason
#5: Protection from Inflammation Pineapple's
bromelain halts inflammation. The
sulfur-based enzyme bromelain in fresh pineapple is one of the
best-researched natural anti-inflammatory agents around. Bromelain
clobbers inflammatory agents that trigger joint pain and cartilage
degeneration. A
2006 study cited in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology found
that supplemental bromelain is effective in easing discomfort from hip
arthritis. The
Arthritis Foundation stated that pineapple's bromelain produces effects
comparable to NSAIDs for relieving pain and inflammation. UK
researchers reviewed ten studies on osteoarthritis and bromelain. They
found that every single one confirmed bromelain's benefits. Tip: Most
of the bromelain in pineapples is found in the core and the stem. So
don't throw away that tough, fibrous core! Just
chop it up, throw it in a blender with some water and pulse to convert
it to juice. If
you'd like to discover more
"superfoods" that can halt your arthritis. And
also drastically reduce your chances of being afflicted by cancer,
heart disease, diabetes. Check
out my Arthritis Interrupted e-book.
It provides you with real and immediate ways to start improving your
health and healing your arthritis. For
a pain-free life! |
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