Foods to fight arthritis

Arthritis is a health condition that affects a person’s joints causing swollen, painful and stiff joints. It is common in older adults but can also develop in children, teens and younger adults. It is more prevalent in women and overweight individuals. There are different types of arthritis but the most common ones are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout.

Although there is no diet that can cure arthritis, certain foods can help fight inflammation and ease its symptoms. Other foods, commonly known as trigger foods or inflammatory foods, can make the symptoms worse. Trigger foods vary from one person to another but there are common known trigger foods that should be minimised by people with arthritis.