How to Pick Root Vegetables That Ease Arthritis Pain
Things You'll Need
- Sweet potatoes
- Parsnips
- Turnips
- Rutabaga
- Turmeric
Instructions
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Not all root vegetables are the same. White potatoes and regular orange carrots, for instance, do not have the same pain-easing properties that other root vegetables hold. Don't assume all root vegetables are alike.
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Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable that are considered a "super food" for their nutrient-dense quality. Choose to eat sweet potatoes 3 or 4 times a week to help with arthritis pain. Smaller sweet potatoes are easier to clean and manage; leave skins on for more nutrition.
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Parsnips taste great roasted or boiled and mixed into mashed sweet potatoes. Parsnips, like sweet potatoes, are another root vegetable that helps with arthritis pain. Choose medium-sized parsnips for better quality.
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Turnips can be eaten raw, and larger turnips (with a slight purple hue on the outside) make an excellent addition to any raw vegetable tray. The antioxidant properties in turnips add to easing arthritis pain.
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Rutabagas, like sweet potatoes, are considered a "super food." Clean and then slice rutabagas into boiling water; cook until they're easy to mash. Add some turmeric, which has anti-inflammatory properties.
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