Learn why fiber may affect your joints, and how to reap the benefits.
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Struggling with joint pain and stiffness?
Your eating pattern could have more to do with it than you think.
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That means that while the researchers are from China, the data comes from American respondents32,451 of them.
Of those respondents, 15,114 people were enrolled for the final analysis.
What did the scientists learn?
They saw that the more fiber participants ate, the less likely they were to report a RA diagnosis.
They used the dietary inflammatory index (DII) to chart the connection between intake and inflammation.
Surprisingly, though, solely eating lots of veggies may not be enough to reduce RA risk.
The study was inconclusive about whether fruit and vegetable fiber could block RA from emerging.
It was specifically cereal fiber from foods like whole grains that appeared to influence respondents arthritis status.
We even have a guide forhow to cook whole grainsto help you get started.
One great way to up your intake is by starting your day with a delicious dose of fiber.
We love overnight oats recipes like this one thattastes just like an Almond Joy.
Or check out one of our deliciouswhole-grain breakfast recipesthat range from sweet muffins to savory oat bowls.
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