Lucky Red Beans and Rice

Lucky Red Beans and Rice

If you started the New Year with a bowl of Hoppin John, you’re on the right track. Those black-eyed peas – and most beans for that matter – are chock full of protein and help reduce inflammation. They’re so good for you, the Arthritis...
Pain-Free Morning Parfait

Pain-Free Morning Parfait

1/2c. plain Greek yogurt (for the vitamin d and calcium to strengthen bones) 1 tbsp almond butter (calcium, protein, magnesium, alpha linolenic acid to help with inflammation) 1/2c. blueberries (anthocyanins to help prevent gout) Optional: chia seeds for omega 3s,...
Hydrating Watermelon Cherry Salad

Hydrating Watermelon Cherry Salad

2 cups cubed watermelon (contains 92% water) 1/4 cup mint leaves torn (mint has methol which helps relax muscles) 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved (cherries contain quercetin which helps fight inflammation) Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled. Cayla...
Eat Better, Reduce Stress

Eat Better, Reduce Stress

There’s an unmistakable link between stress, food and pain. In fact, there are a couple of links. Stress can increase your blood pressure and increased blood pressure means everything in your body has to work harder and that means everything hurts more. Certain foods...