Superfoods for Fighting Arthritis
Whole grains, which include whole wheat, buckwheat, oatmeal and brown rice among others, are grains that haven’t had their bran and germ removed. Eating these grains can reduce levels of C-reactive protein, a sign of inflammation linked to rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.
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