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Eat These Superfoods For Pain Relief

What if we told you that the back pain which refuses to abate despite numerous chiropractic interventions and a long list of prescription medications can be managed by just changing your food habits and adding certain foods into your daily diet?

No, this is not some quick marketing scheme but rather scientifically researched information on foods that are deemed to be very effective as painkillers, hence their name “superfoods”. These aren’t some rare herbs or ayurvedic, ancient secret items though but vegetables and food items that are found on the shelves of your local grocery market.

Most of these superfoods are filled with anti-inflammatory nutrients which help in reducing pain and inflammation, in the healing process and rebuilding joints/cartilages. This, in turn, leads to lower incidences of pain, stiffness, improved flexibility and mobility.

So this week we shall focus on foods that have the capability to relieve pain. But unlike our previous article on diets and pain, we will be going in-depth into the details and reasons why these specific foods are called as “superfoods” and what kind of effect they have on our bodies.

• Dark Green Leafy Vegetables

Gem vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and spring greens are rich in vitamin C, calcium and more important antioxidants, specifically carotenoids.

Antioxidants play a huge role in minimizing pain by neutralizing free radicals that could lead to damage of protein, fats, cartilages, and cells. Doctors usually advise intaking at least 3-4 servings of green leafy vegetables.

• Fish

Oily fishes are filled with omega 3 fatty acids which are widely renowned to alleviate chronic pain, stiffness, aches and more, essentially acting like painkillers in place of NSAIDs. Tuna, mackerel, pomfret are all good sources of omega 3 fatty acids and you’ve got to consume at least 3-4 portions weekly.

• Olive oil

A great source of healthy, monosaturated fats, olive oil is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. By replacing your traditional cooking oil with olive oil, not only will you be choosing a healthier alternative but tastier one as well.

Soybeans

With isoflavones as it’s a chief antioxidant, soy is great at reducing inflammation and stimulating osteoblasts and chondrocytes which help in building bones and cartilages. They do have oestrogenic properties though, so large quantities aren’t recommended for men. Try taking them in the form of tofu/soy sauce, powder varieties or fermented products.

• Avocado

A superb pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory fruit, it has good amounts of antioxidants, mono-saturated oils, essential fatty acids, beta-sitosterol, and Vitamin E. It also helps in building/repairing bones, cartilages, joints, and muscles, thereby speeding up the healing process and minimizing pain. You can just use it as a starter, as part of your salad entree or take it as a part of dips like guacamole.

Pomegranate

Pomegranates are filled with an array of highly effective antioxidants such as polyphenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids apart from vitamins E and C. Its ellagic acid is reported to have the ability to drastically alleviate inflammation and prevent cartilage damage. It’s actually twice as effective as green tea and red wine, hence pomegranate juice is highly recommended by doctors and dieticians alike.

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