If you suffer from the terrible pain that accompanies arthritis, you may not know that the food you eat is VERY important in controlling your symptoms. So if you are interested in a healthy and easy way to help prevent that awful pain, then the following list is for you!

Here’s a variety of “safe” foods that are NOT likely to trigger your arthritis symptoms:

Starch Carbohydrates
Beets, Grapes, Pumpkin, Rice noodles, Carrots, Lentils, Raisins, Rye crackers, Dates, Melons, Refried beans, Squash (winter), Figs, Millet, Rice bread, Fruit juices, Pineapple, Rice milk.

Proteins
Chicken (lean, range-fed), Cheese (dairy-free), Egg whites (organic), Vegetarian burgers, Halibut, Salmon, Tempeh, Tofu, Tuna (water-packed), Yogurt (dairy-free).

Fats
Almond butter, Olive oil, Walnuts, Cashews (raw), Pumpkins seeds, Tahini, Filberts, Sunflower seeds, Flax seed oil.

Non-Starchy Carbohydrates
Apples, Blueberries, Cabbage, colllard greens, Herbs (fresh and dried), Natural mustard, Pinto beans, Black cherries, Lettuce, Applesauce, Bok choy, Cauliflower, Dried fruits, Kale, Onions, Prunes, Brussels sprouts, Mushrooms, Apricots (dried), Broccoli, Celery, Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Parsley, Spinach, Cilantro, Peas, Asparagus, Brown rice, Chard, Green beans, Leeks, Pears, Sprouts.

So when you feel hungry and you know you have arthritis issues, try to stay within this list of foods and you should notice a BIG difference in your arthritis pain!