Present in fruits are vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients that may help us lower our risk of inflammations that are usually associated with arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions.
When it comes to arthritis, avocado is one of the best fruits that we can eat to help us deal with pain, joint inflammation, and swelling caused by the condition.
This creamy and nutrient-rich fruit is known for its numerous potential health benefits that our body needs. Consumption of it has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Avocados are full of healthy beneficial fats that can keep us full and satiated, makes our blood sugar levels stable, boosts the immune system, supports skin health, and many more.
Avocados And Arthritis
IN a study published in the journal The Physician and Sportsmedicine, researchers found that avocados contain key ingredients that can help patients with arthritis of the hip or knee.
Avocados are good sources of vitamin E, a micronutrient with anti-inflammatory effects. Diets high in these compounds are linked to a decreased risk of the joint damage seen in early Osteoarthritis.
Aside from this, it also contains phytosterols (such as beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol) which was believed to possess anti-inflammatory properties thus making this superfood an ideal food for arthritis patients.
Likewise, another component of avocado which is known as polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs) are also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties which again helps in reducing the inflammation in joint pains.
Due to the presence of a large number of xanthophyll carotenoids (such as lutein and zeaxanthin which are rich in anti-oxidant properties), avocados may play an important role in decreasing the oxidative and inflammatory stress in the body that can further increase deterioration or damage to bone cartilage. As we all know, damage to bone cartilage can result in more pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Furthermore, oleic acid (an anti-inflammatory acid) in avocados also plays a vital role in the activation of the different pathways of immune-competent cells.
Delicious Ways Of Eating Avocados
- Cut it into chunks and drizzle it with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt.
- Use puréed avocado as a spread on toast and sandwiches.
- Use avocado to make tuna, chicken, or egg salads.
- Used as the main ingredient to make avocado soup, or add avocado to other soups.
