4th of July staple eliminates JOINT PAIN? (Yum!)
I hope your 4th of July has been filled with love and laughter from friends and family…
And hasn’t been sidelined by JOINT PAIN!
Because if you’re saddled with arthritis (or just aches and pains), the last thing you want is to feel like you’re missing out on those fun-filled 4th of July activities.
Luckily, there’s a classic 4th of July ‘staple’ that can help you ELIMINATE uncomfortable joint pain!
And chances are, it’s already front-and-center at your barbeque table today!
Nothing screams Americana like eating WATERMELON.
The good news? It can protect your joints from inflammation!
You see, not only is watermelon tasty and refreshing, but it’s PACKED with tons of anti-inflammatory compounds… which means less pain for you!
Watermelon is loaded with lycopene, a potent natural anti-inflammatory that can help soothe your achy joints.
Watermelon also has a natural pigment called beta-cryptoxanthin that protects your joints from inflammation by reducing the inflammatory marker CRP that can trigger joint pain.
And get this…
Beta-cryptoxanthin also can reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is one of the most painful and debilitating arthritis forms.
I don’t know about you, but watermelon sounds like a great (and tasty) way to keep your joints in tip-top shape!
So, go ahead and reach for some watermelon today (and everyday) … your joints will thank you!
To pain free joints,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Butler, Sara. “The Remarkable Healing Powers of Watermelon.” https://www.thejoint.com/2018/07/31/the-remarkable-healing-powers-of-watermelon
