Every day, millions of people are affected by debilitating chronic joint pain.
If you have a hard time exercising or carrying out daily activities because of back, shoulder, elbow, or knee pain, then you are not alone.
Many people, and even their physicians, may be unaware that food is one of the major causes of chronic joint pain and inflammation.
Here is a list of the five worst foods for chronic joint pain that you should red flag and consume less of or remove from your diet altogether if you are serious about getting and staying pain-free without pills alone:
1. Sugar
This one is pretty obvious to many people but still a tough habit of quitting. Sugar damages the digestive tract.
The medical community agrees that most of your immune system is located in the gut, which is where chronic inflammation usually starts.
2. Alcohol
When consumed in excess, alcoholic beverages damage your gut flora and liver.
3. Grains
Yes, this includes pasta and bread. Grains are inflammatory, whether they are refined or not.
Even those without gluten allergies or intolerance can have a hard time with the phytic acid and lecithins found in grains.
4. Refined Oils
Vegetable oils like safflower, corn, sunflower, canola, etc., can be highly inflammatory even though they are advertised as healthy. This is because of the refining process that they go through.
5. Dairy
Specifically pasteurized dairy. The process of pasteurization destroys the healthy enzymes and bacteria naturally found in raw milk.
This is why many people find pasteurized milk hard to digest. Some people feel better consuming raw milk or consuming no milk at all.
These are just five common offenders that many of us consume daily. Thankfully, several superfoods can reduce your inflammation and help reduce your pain and heal your joints.
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