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7 Best Summer Fruits for Rheumatoid Arthritis

7 Best Summer Fruits for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many people think that they should avoid fruits because of the sugar in them, and yes, sugar has been shown to increase inflammation. But much of that research focuses on the effect of sugar-sweetened beverages, which mainly provide empty calories, unlike naturally sweet fruits.

 “Every carbohydrate breaks down into sugar. However, fruits have different qualities, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients, that can reduce your risk of inflammation,” says Frechman. 

1. Cherries

Cherries are a good source of polyphenols and vitamin C, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Research has found that eating cherries decreases oxidative stress and inflammation, reduces exercise-induced muscle soreness and loss of strength, lowers blood pressure, and improves sleep.

 It used to be thought that only tart cherries would produce these effects, but it turns out sweet cherries may also be effective.

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