Today, diseases of the musculoskeletal system concern about 30% of the world's population. Most of them are elderly people. At this age, the cartilage wears out and cannot withstand negative factors. But sometimes joint diseases are found even in children.

And here proper nutrition plays an important role in maintaining health. Indeed, most often metabolic disorders lead to joint ailments. The food that a person consumes on a daily basis is the basis for bones, cartilage and joints.

That is why treatment and preventive measures should be started with a proper balanced diet, especially since the price of products useful for joints is always lower than the cost of expensive but harmful semi-finished products, sausages and sweets.

People use products that are useful for joint tissues almost every day, just not everyone thinks about their value. Before you understand what is really good for the body, you need to highlight some foods that are harmful to the joints, the use of which is undesirable.

What food is a joint hazard?

Everyone has long known that "we are what we eat." Not a single product that includes chemicals has added health to a person.

In the presence of serious pathologies, you should not eat foods that are dangerous to the joints:

• all kinds of sausages and various smoked products (smoked fish, bacon, etc.);
• carbonated sweet drinks and mineral water with gas;
• canned products;
• cheese with a long shelf life;
• fast food products (fast food).

What foods are bad for joints? It is worth giving up any fried foods, even if they are vegetables. Better to cook them using a multicooker, double boiler, or bake in the oven without using oil. It is not recommended to use a lot of salt, it is better to add a little spice.

Foods that are particularly harmful to joints contain phosphate. This substance promotes the active removal of calcium from the body, which inevitably leads to the destruction of bones and loss of tissue elasticity.

This element in high concentration contains:

• in condensed milk;
• in crab sticks;
• in processed cheese;
• ice cream;
• white bread.

Often, purine, a special substance that negatively affects bones and cartilage, becomes the cause of the development of joint ailments. People suffering from diseases of the joints and musculoskeletal system should exclude coffee, fatty meats, cookies, cakes and chocolate products from their daily diet.

In general, it is better to eat as little sweets as possible, they not only lead to the formation of excess subcutaneous fat, but also destroy the joints. The exception is jelly, which is based on gelatin and berries.

Oxalic acid can accumulate in the renal pelvis and disrupt their functioning, as well as accumulate in the joints and destroy them. A large amount of it is found in sorrel, radishes, beets.

The use of these products should be limited to small amounts. In the video in this article, you can learn more about foods that destroy joints.

Foods with beneficial properties

What foods are best for joints?

The following substances, which are most valuable for joints and bones, and their products can be distinguished:

Substance	Products that contain it
Iron	It has a great influence on the formation of joint fluid. Iron "can be obtained" from liver, beef tenderloin, fresh herbs and apples, etc.
Magnesium	The substance is necessary to maintain the innervation process. A significant concentration of the element is in buckwheat and oat groats, prunes and apricots, etc.
Protein	It is a building block of muscles, actively restores cartilaginous tissue. Most of the protein is found in dairy products (especially cottage cheese), as well as dates, meat and peas. Some types of fish also contain a considerable amount of this valuable substance. A large number of elements for collagen synthesis are contained in apple peel, which most people also prefer not to consume. As a preventive measure, you need to eat 1 - 2 medium apples a day daily.

Especially valuable products - containing mucopolysaccharides. They are found in products that resemble jelly in consistency. Most of the substance is concentrated in seafood such as mussels and kelp.

It is also important to consider that food that resembles jelly is rich in collagen, which makes joints elastic, flexible and mobile, and also participates in the formation of cartilage tissue. To increase the number of this compound in the body, you should eat more broths and soups, pamper yourself with jellied meat (see).

Some joint and bone products may seem of little value at first glance. For example, chicken feet, which many consider to be waste, but they are actively used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system. A nutritious and satisfying jelly is prepared from them.

Healthy foods for joints also contain selenium. It helps produce inter-articular fluid and regenerates cartilage. Selenium is especially important for.

Sulfur is also important in the formation and repair of joints. To get enough of this element, you need to eat fish regularly.

Most of the substance is concentrated in sea bass meat. Chicken and beef contain small amounts of sulfur. Vegetarians can get sulfur from apples, gooseberries, onions, plums and radishes, and selenium contains wholemeal bread, garlic, coconut.

Cartilage and joint products are found everywhere. It is not at all necessary to buy expensive vitamins, everything necessary for the body can be obtained from plant and meat foods.

Use of vitamins

To maintain the normal state of the joints and for a speedy recovery, the doctor may advise the patient to add certain vitamins to the diet (see).

They can be purchased at the pharmacy in the form of vitamin complexes, or you can try to get them from products:

1. Vitamin C nourishes tissues, its large concentration is found in citrus fruits, red bell pepper, kiwi, rose hips, currants.
2. Vitamin A... Restores joint tissues. It is good to add beta-carotene to your diet, which can be obtained from orange fruits and vegetables.
3. Strong bones can be maximized with calcium-rich dairy products.... These are milk and kefir, yogurt and sour cream, fermented baked milk, cheeses, yoghurts.
4. To retain calcium in the body, you should eat foods containing vitamin D with dairy products. rich in butter and eggs, fatty fish.
5. Herring and mackerel are rich in vitamin F.
6. Sunflower seeds and almonds are a source of vitamin E, which prevents the destruction of body cells, including joint tissues.

Medicinal preparations of the "Evalar" company are very popular. Products manufactured by this manufacturer are presented in the form of various creams, ointments, oils, teas and vitamins for nutrition and treatment of bones and joints.

The digging also produces mummy and mountain calcium, cedar oil, vitamin complexes. Each drug is accompanied by instructions, which the patient must carefully study before use.

Foods that are good for joints should be present in a person's diet every day. And the older a person becomes, the more useful and nutritious substances he should use, with special care to monitor the components of his diet. After all, it is easier to prevent the destruction of joints than to try to restore them later!

Joints provide movement of arms, legs, hands, feet, head. These movable joints do not move on hinges, their design is much more complicated. To ensure the normal functioning of the joints, it is necessary to take care of their good nutrition. What products for joints are considered the most useful, and what can worsen the patient's condition in case of illness?

Healthy foods

Aspic and aspic

A thick, rich broth can be compared to intra-articular fluid, and this is not an allegory. The composition of the latter really includes those components that are in the water after a long boiling of meat in it. It contains essential amino acids, glucosamine, vitamins, chondroitin, mucopolysaccharides and other biologically active components.

By the way, mucopolysaccharides are precursor substances of hyaluronic acid, which is so necessary for joints for strength and elasticity. It is into it that they are transformed in the body. They are also called polymers, which are part of the connective tissue.

The main rule when preparing broth to restore joints is not to remove bones, ligaments and tendons. Boiled fillets in this sense will be absolutely useless and will not benefit the joints, ligaments and tendons. But there is also a small fly in the ointment. For joint pain and significant joint problems, this product will not provide significant benefit.

It is much more effective to take chondroprotectors that have the necessary ingredients (glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid) in greater quantities. And most importantly, this product is contraindicated in joint diseases such as gout. Excessive deposition of salts in the bone structure when eating jellied meat or aspic will only progress. It's all about the purines, which are found there in large quantities.

Fish and fish products

Fatty sea fish are not considered dietary, but they are the right ones from the point of view of joint health. It is advisable not to increase its calorie content, and therefore avoid such a cooking method as frying in oil. When baked, the taste of the fish is not lost at all, and the benefits of this are much greater. It contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and other compounds that have a positive effect on the work of all body systems, including bone.

Preference should be given to fish of fatty varieties, since it is in fats that all the most valuable is found. You should not be afraid for calories here: this is not the case when fat will be deposited on the walls of blood vessels. Rather, on the contrary, fish oil helps to cleanse the blood and get rid of the patient from cardiovascular diseases. The fish should be consumed at least every other day.

It is advisable to cook it yourself in order to avoid a large amount of salt and preservatives, which are often used in salting and smoking.

Legumes

Legumes are unique because, on the one hand, they belong to plant products, and on the other hand, they have a number of animal qualities. There is a very high content of amino acids here, and it is this component that is the basis for the construction of all cells. Soybeans, beans, peas - everyone can choose their favorite type of legumes to their liking. If you learn how to cook them correctly, you can significantly diversify the menu without sacrificing taste.

These dishes will be useful for the restoration of joints, including after injuries and injuries.

Fresh fruits and vegetables

It is not at all necessary to purchase expensive kiwi, papaya and other foreign goods, because you can make up for the lack of vitamins with ordinary apples, oranges, white cabbage, black currants, parsley and other garden crops familiar to middle latitudes.

Moreover, it will be correct to use more than one fruit, but to combine and combine them in the diet. The most beneficial ingredient for bone and cartilage disease here is ascorbic acid. A lot has already been said about the benefits of this vitamin, and by doctors of various specializations, from otolaryngologists to cosmetologists.

o for patients with articular diseases, it is important that it is in the presence of ascorbic acid that the processes of synthesis of hyaluronic acid and collagen occur as actively as possible. Collagen, together with hyaluronic acid, is responsible for the elasticity of tissues, and therefore can be used to strengthen the ligaments.

As you know, they are rich in calcium, and therefore their presence in the food of patients with joint diseases is quite justified. But a number of patients note unpleasant sensations after drinking a glass of milk, since the digestive system is unaccustomed to processing this product and does not have a sufficient amount of the corresponding enzymes.

In this case, nutritionists advise paying attention to fermented milk products, and it is much more correct to choose not kefir, but cheese. Just one 50g slice of cheese can provide half your daily value in calcium. It is very important to eat dairy products correctly. So, they cannot be washed down with tea or coffee. The components from these drinks bind calcium, and it becomes inaccessible for assimilation.

It is very easy to introduce dairy products into your diet, even for those people who do not like them. You just need to find your own type of dairy product and consume it regularly

Wholemeal cereals and bread

This is not so much about fiber, but about such a trace element as magnesium. With its lack, the nervous system begins to suffer, and with it various organs. Mild cramps, muscle spasms can develop into real hellish pains, which even analgesics cannot cope with.

If you eat rice, buckwheat or oatmeal porridge at least every other day, then you can avoid these unpleasant symptoms. If you don't feel like eating porridge at all, then you can add a little bran to your usual food. Some people use them as cereal, pouring milk and adding a little honey and grated apple.

Eggs

It is believed that the yolk of eggs is a real storehouse of almost all vitamins and minerals. They saturate the body with iron, vitamins D and E, and therefore will help the distribution of phosphorus and calcium in the skeletal system and help to strengthen the body as a whole.

Harmful products

And what foods are the real enemy of healthy joints? First, sodas and processed cheeses. These products contain large amounts of inorganic phosphorus. It worsens the structure of bone tissue, makes it more porous, and therefore can become a provocateur of osteoporosis, especially in the elderly.

Secondly, smoked and pickled foods. Foods with a high salt intake can activate inflammatory processes that were at an early stage. And they also provoke a disruption in the work of the cardiovascular system, which means that the nutrition of the spine, upper and lower extremities is under threat. Such food can be used only as a delicacy on rare holidays, and it is better to refuse it altogether.

Thirdly, if you have gout or a tendency to have a poor metabolism, it is better to stop consuming chocolate, cocoa and coffee. The large amount of purines in these foods can significantly worsen a person's condition. Finally, there are some herbs that also cause significant damage to joints and cartilage. These include radishes and sorrel. They contain oxalic acid, which disrupts the metabolism in the articular tissues.

Special diet for gout sufferers

Patients with this articular disease are usually referred to a separate group, since pathological processes in them not so much occur due to the load on the joints, but are metabolic in nature. For this joint disease, diet 6 is recommended, which is designed to limit the formation of uric acid in the body, as well as reduce its level through excretion.

It is necessary to eat, according to the rules of this diet, often, fractionally, which is useful not only for joints, but also for digestion in general. Fatty types of meat and fish should be replaced with dietary ones (for example, instead of pork, it is better to use rabbit, veal or turkey). Soups should be based on vegetable broths.

Finally, foods that have undergone long-term processing should be completely excluded from the diet (pickled, smoked, salty foods). Folk remedies will also help get rid of high levels of uric acid. So, several spruce cones are poured with two glasses of boiling water and left to infuse in a dark place overnight. In the morning, this liquid must be filtered and drunk three times before meals.

Sample menu for patients with arthritis and arthrosis

So, the nutrition of such people should be fractional, and therefore it is better to divide the diet into 5 meals (breakfast, lunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner). The menu for 5 days should be like this:

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Afternoon snack	Dinner
1st day	Steamed omelet and dried fruit compote	Orange or apple slices	Onion soup in vegetable broth with cheese. Diet buckwheat and chicken cutlet. Fruit drink from berries.	Fruit (any)	Aspic, fruit drink.
2nd day	Tea without sugar. Cottage cheese with berries (in winter - dried fruits).	White cabbage and celery salad dressed with mayonnaise.	Buckwheat with chicken (baked or boiled). Compote.	Rice porridge on the water. A slice of steamed fish. Tea or fruit drink without sugar.	Vegetable salad with berries (for example, lingonberries). Diet kefir.
3rd day	Zucchini casserole with cheese. Berry drink with rose hips.	Large grapefruit.	Diet ear made from sea fish (eg pink salmon). Pilaf with boiled chicken. Cabbage and carrot salad, seasoned with vegetable oil. A glass of kefir.	Stewed cabbage with a little butter.	Boiled beet salad. Aspic. Fruit drink or green tea.
4th day	Cottage cheese with grated fruit. Green tea.	Apple or orange slices.	Vegetable soup. Rice with a slice of boiled fish. Lingonberry juice.	Zucchini salad with cheese.	Vegetable salad. Kefir.
5th day	Oatmeal with added fruit. Lightly brewed tea.	Any fruit in the amount of 1-2 pieces.	Chicken broth noodle soup. A piece of boiled fish with vegetables. Compote.	Low-fat cottage cheese with applesauce.	Chicken and cheese casserole. Cabbage and egg salad. Compote or fruit drink.

If a person feels a slight hunger right before going to bed, then it is allowed to drink a glass of kefir or fermented baked milk.

Recipes for Healthy Joints

They will help a person prepare meals that will improve the condition of the musculoskeletal system:

• Pate. For its preparation, take any liver, cut into pieces and stew in a pan. Closer to readiness, add mashed carrots, vegetable oil and allow the composition for some more time. Now everything needs to be skipped twice in a meat grinder and add a small amount of butter.
• Jelly. For its preparation, a tablespoon of gelatin is poured into a container, poured with three tablespoons of boiling water and put on low heat. It is necessary to prepare in advance a composition of kefir (2 glasses), honey or sugar (to taste). As soon as the gelatin swells, it is necessary to pour kefir in a thin stream and stir immediately. When the mass becomes homogeneous, it is poured into portioned molds and placed in the refrigerator to solidify.
• Aspic . Take 2 kg of beef (with cartilage and bones), place it in a saucepan, fill it with water and put it on fire. As soon as the water boils, the foam is removed. Now add the onion - whole, but cut crosswise so that only the active components get into the broth, and not the fiber. The meat must be cooked for 8 hours. Now the meat is pulled out and separated from the bones. All soft parts are passed through a meat grinder. Chopped meat, carrots, peppercorns, garlic cut into beautiful figures are placed in portioned plates, and everything is poured with broth. This dish freezes in the refrigerator for about 4–5 hours.

Summing up

Diseases of the joints are an internal pathology that very much depends on the lifestyle of a person, in particular, on his diet. Only by limiting harmful foods and introducing food into your diet that provides normal nutrition for joints, ligaments and cartilage can you achieve amazing results. Gradually, such measures will cease to seem tedious and exhausting, and the feeling of inconvenience will be replaced by the joy of your own well-being.

Constant pain, stiffness of movement, decreased performance and even disability are the consequences of joint diseases. Joint medications can cause stomach bleeding, liver, kidney, and cardiovascular disease. Vegetable oils are needed to help the joints and not harm the body. Olive oil is included in diets to nourish the joints, does not cause side effects and has a beneficial effect on the entire body.

Olive oil composition

Olive oil contains the following beneficial substances:

1. Fatty acid: oleic (Omega - 9), linoleic (Omega - 6), palm and stearic. Fatty acids improve blood circulation, promote normal cartilage nutrition and slow down the aging of the joint.
2. Flavonoids... The role of flavonoids is the regulation of the functions of the digestive tract. The digestive tract absorbs vitamins and minerals necessary for nourishing the joints.
3. Vitamin E... By regulating hormonal levels, vitamin E prevents the leaching of calcium from the bones.
4. Calcium... Essential for strengthening bones, teeth and nails.
5. Vitamin D... Helps the absorption of calcium.
6. Polyphenols... These are the strongest antioxidants.
7. Chromium... Reduces the risk of obesity. And obesity is the main factor in the occurrence of joint diseases.
8. Phytosterols... They act on hormonal levels, increase the level of estrogen necessary for women's health. Normal estrogen levels are the prevention of osteoporosis during menopause.
9. Phenolic compounds... These are the strongest antioxidants and antihypoxants. Improves the saturation of the body with oxygen. Oleocanthal is a substance with the action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: it relieves pain and inflammation in diseases of the joints.

How does it work on the joints

With daily use in the body, the level of the protein osteocalcin increases. Osteocalcin is responsible for bone strength. A decrease in its level can lead to increased fragility of bones (osteoporosis) and an increased risk of fractures.

Joint benefit lies in the ability:

• reduce pain;
• reduce the intensity of inflammation;
• improve joint mobility;
• raise muscle tone (muscles support the joint, protect it from early aging);
• prevent osteoporosis (especially necessary for women during menopause, when estrogen production decreases and bone fragility increases);
• slow down the "aging" of the joint by supporting strong muscles and normal blood circulation.

Recipes

1. St. John's wort increases the pain relieving properties of the oil, as it has an anti-inflammatory effect. The mixture reduces pain in arthritis and osteochondrosis... Take 750 ml of olive oil and 50 g of the herb St. John's wort. St. John's wort pour oil and put in a dark place for 1 month. Then remove the grass and squeeze out. Drink the mixture 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon for 10 days. The leftover herb can be used as a compress to the sore spot. The compress is applied at night.
2. Echinacea boosts local immunity and fights inflammation... Course - 14 daily procedures. Grind 25 g of echinacea root and insist in a water bath for 30 minutes, 250 ml of water is taken for 25 g of raw materials. Get Echinacea, squeeze out, pour 500 ml of olive oil over the resulting broth. Rub the mixture into sore joints until completely dry.
3. With osteochondrosis, arthritis and radiculitis, a mixture of olive and chamomile oils helps. Mix the ingredients in equal proportions and rub into the sore spot until completely dry.
4. Take 1 tablespoon of salt and olive oil, 5 tablespoons of mud. The mud is sold in pharmacies. Heat the mud to 45 ° C, mix with salt and olive oil. Apply the mixture to the sore joint for 20 minutes. A layer of dirt should completely cover the affected joint. Used for rheumatoid arthritis. Instead of mud, you can use black or blue clay. With radiculitis, the mixture is smeared on the back, a film is applied and tied with a woolen scarf. Hold for 3 hours. The course of treatment is 14 days.
5. Horseradish root (100 g), peel and grate, pour 200 ml of olive oil. Insist 2 hours. Wrap the mixture in cheesecloth and put in a bath with warm water (36–37 ° С). Take a bath for 15 - 20 minutes. Then you need a warm shower to keep the horseradish from irritating your skin. For the treatment of rheumatic pains, it is necessary to take a bath every day for 2 weeks.
6. Take 1 glass of chopped bay leaves, pour 1 glass of olive oil, leave the mixture for 3 weeks. Rub into sore spots, the mixture is especially good for rheumatism and gout.
7. For the treatment of joints, essential oils of lavender, mint, cinnamon, celery, fir, eucalyptus, juniper, bergamot are used. Take 1 tablespoon of olive oil and drip 1 - 2 drops of essential raw materials. The mixture is rubbed in with massage movements until completely absorbed.
8. To improve the condition of the joints, blood circulation, the work of the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal tract, you need to drink 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the morning on an empty stomach.

IMPORTANT! For internal use, you need to choose Extra Virgin oil (first cold pressing). It is the most useful - it retains all vitamins and nutrients. It is viscous, thick and aromatic.

Side effects and contraindications

List of contraindications:

1. cholecystitis;
2. exacerbation of pancreatitis and gastritis;
3. individual intolerance.

Side effects:

1. diarrhea when taken in large doses;
2. obesity - since the product has a high calorie content (approximately 890 kcal);
3. nausea and vomiting when taking large doses.

IMPORTANT! The product is not subject to heat treatment (frying, boiling). At high temperatures, the oil loses all its healing properties.

What other oils are useful

Coconut - has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects... It improves the elasticity of the cartilage, reduces the risk of developing degenerative joint diseases (arthrosis, osteochondrosis). Used as rubbing. Can be used as a base mixed with lavender and sage essential oils. For the prevention of arthrosis, drink 1 teaspoon at night.

Castor - has a local irritating effect... It helps well with arthritis, radiculitis, myositis. Applied to massage problem areas and in the form of lotions. Relieves pain and morning stiffness in the joints. Castor oil is a laxative and may cause diarrhea if taken orally.

Linseed – helps with rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative joint diseases... Alpha linolenic acid reduces inflammation, pain and swelling.

Garlic- used as an anti-inflammatory, distracting and analgesic agent.

Essential oils of mint, rosemary, lavender- help in the treatment of sprains, back pain, arthrosis, arthritis.

IMPORTANT! All essential oils are used only in a mixture with base oils (olive, sunflower). In their pure form, they cause allergies and even burns.

From the video you will learn about the beneficial properties of olive oil, how to use it.

Outcomes

1. To maintain healthy joints, you need to drink 1 tablespoon of oil in the morning before breakfast.
2. For massage it is recommended to use olive oil with a few drops of essential oil (lavender, fir, eucalyptus, mint or rosemary). This massage will relieve muscle tension and improve blood circulation in the joint.
3. If you add olive oil to your daily diet (in salads, cereals), you can improve joint mobility and reduce the risk of inflammatory and degenerative diseases.

One of the most common causes of arthrosis is metabolic disorders in the tissue of the intra-articular cartilage. Normally, the processes of its natural restoration and destruction are in balance. But as the body ages, recovery slows down and the cartilage gradually wears out.

It will not work to stop this process only with the help of a diet - you need a full treatment. However, by saturating the diet with certain components, it is possible to improve the nutrition of the cartilage and create more comfortable conditions for its functioning. What substances are needed first of all?

Collagen

Collagen is a special protein that is found in large quantities in cartilage tissue, ligaments and skin. In the articular cartilage, collagen fibers form a kind of network. It is essentially a cartilage framework, gives it strength and elasticity, and allows it to compensate for the load during movement. Not surprisingly, when there is a lack of collagen, cartilage becomes vulnerable.

Collagen is synthesized in the body. But with arthrosis, it is usually not enough, so it is advisable to include foods rich in it in the diet.

What to put on the table?

People with arthrosis are often advised to eat more jellied meat precisely because this dish contains a lot of useful collagen. However, the content of cholesterol is also high in the jelly. Therefore, it is advisable to feast on them no more than once a week (and if you have been diagnosed with atherosclerosis or hypertension, then even less often). On other days, it is better to replace jellied meat with jellied fish or fruit jelly. When preparing them, gelatin is used, which in its essence is collagen, only slightly modified.

In order for the body to produce collagen on its own, it needs both animal and vegetable protein. Therefore, the menu must include lean meat and fish, dairy products and legumes.

Sulfur and selenium

Sulfur is found in all cells of our body, but most of all in the skin and cartilage. It participates in the production of collagen - without sulfur, it simply would not be formed in the body. Proteoglycans, other molecules that make up the cartilage tissue, would not be synthesized. In their shape, they are similar to dishwashing brushes, with water between the "bristles". By holding it, these molecules provide moisture to the cartilage, and its ability to withstand stress largely depends on this.

With arthrosis, the amount of proteoglycans in the cartilage is reduced - it becomes drier and brittle. If, against this background, a sulfur deficiency occurs in the body, the painful process is accelerated. Therefore, it is imperative to make up for its shortage. At the same time, it is important that the menu contains products rich not only in sulfur, but also in selenium. Without this trace element, sulfur cannot become a building material for cartilage.

What to put on the table?

Beef, chicken, chum salmon, cod, and sea bass are rich in sulfur. There is a lot of this macronutrient in eggs, legumes and cereals, radishes, radishes, onions, all types of cabbage, apples, plums, gooseberries.

With selenium, things are a little more complicated. There is a lot of it in Brazil nuts, mussels, shrimps, coconut - products that many cannot afford. But you don't have to choose delicacies. Selenium can be obtained from eggs, milk, cod, garlic, and whole grain breads. The trace element content in them is less than in seafood, but if such food is on your table regularly, problems most likely will not arise. By the way, there is one good source of selenium that is inexpensive and is seaweed.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Unlike arthritis, arthrosis is generally considered a non-inflammatory disease. In fact, against the background of the destruction of the articular cartilage, inflammation often occurs. It's just not as strong and pronounced as with arthritis. To reduce the risk of inflammation and reduce it, there should be enough omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet. They not only have anti-inflammatory properties, but also activate regenerative processes in the cartilage.

What to put on the table?

Fatty fish: herring, salmon, sardines, mackerel. They are high in calories, so it is advisable not to add oils to them during cooking, not to fry, but to bake or steam them.

Flaxseed oil salad dressings will also be helpful - they are also high in omega-3 acids. 1-2 teaspoons are enough per day.

Although foods have a positive effect on joints, they cannot stop the process of destruction of cartilage tissue. This requires special drugs from the group of chondroprotectors. They activate the regenerative processes in the cartilage, increase its moisture content and strength. Most often, drugs include components such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate already known to us, individually or in combination. These substances are obtained from natural sources - animal cartilage and crustacean shells. Numerous studies have shown that chondroprotectors not only give a pronounced positive effect, but also have practically no contraindications.

Why sunflower oil is harmful- or the most common fat on which most people (and not only) cook and dress salads.

Do you still cook and season salads with Sunflower Oil? Then this post is for you!

Well, but seriously, I dedicate this post separately to the most common product in the kitchen of most people (not mine). And there is a special reason for this. I already wrote about the dangers of vegetable oils, where a large number of people argued with me that, for example, olive and coconut oils are also vegetable oils.

So I decided to write a post separately about Sunflower oil and tell you why you can't take everything vegetable for useful and why it is better to completely abandon its use.

Here is another bottle of Sunflower Oil in your kitchen, in which you cook your food. And you probably think that this is the healthiest oil! But you are deeply mistaken, because Sunflower oil is:

Unstable fat

Sunflower oil consists mostly of polyunsaturated fat, which, due to its chemical structure, is very unstable and readily subject to oxidative oxidation. What does it mean? The fact that even without heating, free radicals begin to form in sunflower oil, accelerating the aging of our body and causing the development of numerous chronic diseases. In addition, oxidized molecules of polyunsaturated fat have the ability to accumulate in cell membranes, triggering a chain of destructive oxidative reactions.

Contains high amounts of Omega-6

Not all omega fatty acids are created equal for us. Especially in large quantities. Balance is important to our body. A normal healthy k balance should ideally be 1: 1 or at worst 1: 4. And if you constantly consume sunflower oil every day, what kind of balance can we talk about? 1:24? Or even more? What does overuse of omega-6 shine for us? Well, at least chronic inflammation or the number 1 cause of chronic disease. Have you been told that Sunflower oil is better for your heart and blood vessels? No matter how it is! It is this oil that leads to the deposition of cholesterol (note oxidized) on the walls of our vessels, leading to their blockage, and there is already a heart attack and stroke.

Oil production method

Unfortunately, I could not find a video of obtaining Sunflower oil, but the process of obtaining its brother - Rapeseed or Canola oil (another toxic and so popular oil in America and Canada) has long been covered in a popular American program. You can read a detailed post describing the process of obtaining vegetable oils and watch a video there. I will say right away that this process is far from natural and sometimes causes vomiting, especially when I imagine that we are eating it. I advise you not to look while eating

So which oil is usable?

You need to cook food on fat that is stable, does not oxidize and does not form free radicals, that is, saturated. These are butter, ghee, coconut oil, and even animal fat such as lard. You can read in more detail. And if you are worried about your Cholesterol, I advise you to read, after it you may not be so much afraid to eat lard

I have not used Sunflower oil for about 2 years, and before that, unrefined sunflower oil was my favorite for dressing salads. For more than a year now, my parents and my sister have completely abandoned this not so useful oil as everyone thought.

And then she could not, because she did not regain consciousness. And after another 3 weeks she was gone. An autopsy revealed a heart attack due to very severe atherosclerosis. And no, I'm not saying that it was Sunflower oil that caused atherosclerosis in a week, but I am 100% sure that it was it that aggravated the situation and, you can say, killed my grandmother. By the way, it was this situation that let my parents down completely to refuse the use of Sunflower oil ...

Sunflower oil, although it is a vegetable product, is toxic to us. It is clear that it is much cheaper than the same healthy fats. But in the end you have to pay with your health. And it, as many already know us, is priceless!

Do you use Sunflower oil? Or switched to healthy fats?

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