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We are discussing Nutrition for a happy, healthy life
With Jacinta Dugbaza, Sarah Flanagan and Vinni Dang

Question:
I suffer with arthritis and have heard that I should avoid certain foods. Is this true?

Answer:
Sarah - Healthy eating with a variety of foods is the best dietary recommendation for arthritis. It is also important to maintain a good weight. Being overweight can aggravate pain in weight-bearing joints.

Recent research has suggested that fish oils may have some benefit in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Try and eat fish at least once a week but don't use fish oil supplements unless they are prescribed by your doctor.

Visit the Arthritis Austraila website for more information.

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