This bright yellow, peppery spice contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound. Curcumin may reduce arthritis symptoms, according to research. Turmeric goes in lattes, scrambled eggs, and roasted vegetables.
2. Bone Broth
Bone broth has collagen and protein from boiling bones. Many people use it as a soup base or hot tea.
3. Prunes
Sunsweet nutrition partner and NYC dietitian. Eating five to six prunes daily may help prevent bone loss. Try snacking on or sweetening baked goods with dried prunes.
4. Fortified Milk
fortified milk is one of the few food sources of Vitamin D. vitamin D may prevent hyperparathyroidism, which can cause osteoporosis, joint pain, and other issues.
5. Tofu
Dairy-free? Tofu provides about half your daily calcium in a half-cup serving. Additionally, soy may reduce joint pain. Tofu cooks quickly and absorbs sauces and marinades.
6. Blueberries
These sweet, dark berries contain vitamin C and polyphenols. First, blueberry polyphenols may reduce osteoarthritis pain. A handful or cup of blueberries provides 16% of your daily vitamin C, needed for collagen production.
7. Bell Peppers
One medium bell pepper has more vitamin C than a day of citrus. Vitamin C is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that stimulates collagen. These vegetables are good for joints because of those two things.
9. Bok Choy
Shaw recommends bok choy and other dark leafy greens for calcium without dairy. Vitamin K in leafy greens helps build bones.