Anyone who is suffering from osteoarthritis knows the importance of having healthy, anti-inflammatory foods, and not having spicy, fatty, or fried foods. The foods contribute to pain, swelling, and stiffness related to the joint disorder. Eating a proper diet can help in managing or maintaining proper weight because being overweight also adds on to the pain by adding pressure to the joints.

Below are listed some foods which will help you in easing your pain of osteoarthritis:

Omega-3 fatty acids: Fish, the richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids are considered to be the best food for dealing with joint pain of osteoarthritis. Along with dealing with pain, omega 3 fatty acids also help in lowering down inflammation, painful joints. In case you are a vegetarian then walnuts, flax-seed, olive oil can come to your rescue, or taking an Omega 3 fatty acid supplement is also very helpful.

Spices: Turmeric, Ginger, dried chill pepper along with cinnamon can also help in reducing knee pain. All the spices are loaded with anti-inflammatory effects on the body, which greatly help in reducing swelling along with stiffness. they can be sprinkled in your meal for maximum benefit.

Vitamin D rich foods: Foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, mushrooms, orange juice, and cereals can easily help in managing osteoarthritis pain. In case you find the supplements better than having eggs and mushroom, then that is also a good option.

Fruits and vegetables: These health beneficial food contain all the vital minerals and vitamins which help in curing joint pain and swelling. Add as many colors as you can to make it look interesting. Some foods which have anti-inflammatory benefits are grapes, blueberries, carrots, along with spinach. Make it a point to have fruits and vegetables in every meal.

Avoid These Foods

Some of the foods can be very harmful for people suffering from osteoarthritis. It is best to have those in less amount.

Canned foods: Having foods which have monosodium glutamate or other preservatives can be very harmful to the health of people who have joint problems. All these foods lead to swelling.

Sodium Cyclamate: These are man-made sweeteners which have many harmful chemicals that aggravate pain. They send signals to neurons present in the brain. Sodium Cyclamate is found in most of the foods, be it soft drinks, ice creams to many other products found in the market.   

Besides having healthy foods, if there is still no effect in the joint pain, can the person go for surgery?

Yes, knee surgery is very effective for people suffering from osteoarthritis. Many people have found it to be beneficial.