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Default Arthritis and diabetes


"Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
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> "Ellen K." > wrote:
>> I have also heard that fish is very good against arthritis, and that red
>> meat is bad for it. From your below list, I would say, yes, definitely
>> make sure to include a lot of fish in your diet, and eat everything else
>> in that list except the grains.

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>> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message

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>> > The little research I've done suggests Fish such as herring, sardines
>> > and tuna; garlic, onions, sprouts and cabbage; Brazil nuts, sunflower
>> > seeds, toasted wheat germ, brown rice, wheat bran and soy beans;
>> > almonds, barley, beans, avocados and greens; Blueberries, cherries and
>> > black cherries.
>> >
>> > Some of those are not real diabetes-friendly. What are the thoughts and
>> > observations of others? Thanks.

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> We eat a lot of fish, too. Tilapia, salmon, trout, catfish, cod, tuna,
> shrimp, squid, mussels, crab, etc. Garlic in almost everything. Onions,
> sprouts, greens and avocado, too. Don't forget lots of hot chile peppers!
> I
> do love beef and lamb, also beans. I like blueberries, strawberries and
> blackberries, too. I don't eat grains, except some occasional pin oats,
> grits, cornbread and pumpernickel.
>
> The arthritis only bothers me when I'm in bed.


I talk to someone online who says the same thing. I have other problems
which also cause pain, but normally going to bed relieves the pain. I do
have to be very careful though. There are only certain positions I can be
in or things start to cramp up on me.