Without oil, you wouldn’t get very far while driving a car to minimize friction and wear on engine and chassis components. Likewise, you cannot travel on foot without lubricating the joints of your own body. About 80 percent of fluid is made up of human cartilage, which is supposed to cushion the bones.
“The body is designed to walk,” fitness coach Jay Nixon says. “The more sedentary you are, the less lubricants your body produces.” Foods rich in fat, salt, and sugar make joint inflammation worse, says nutritionist Courtney Pogue. Instead of fast food burgers, fries, and apple pie, eat fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and fresh proteins.
What ONE thing should you do every day?
“Eat vegetables.” – Courtney Pogue
Fitness trainer Michael Butler adds soy and dairy products to the list of foods for people with inflammation problems and recommends limiting consumption of simple carbohydrates.
In addition to eating, he recommends doing squats to keep your hips and knees lubricated.
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