Youâll probably find more Israel-invented types of fruits and vegetables (as well as hothouse flowers) growing abroad than in the land of their development, simply because little Israel canât produce on the same scale as countries such as the United States.
Vitamin D is found in cells throughout the body. A study (Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 2009) of 1,248 people age 55 and older looked at how their knee health changed over a period of about seven years. Those with a low amount of vitamin D in their diet were at increased risk for worsening knee osteoarthritis. Fatty fish â such as salmon, tuna and mackerel â are good sources of this vitamin. Itâs also added to vitamin D fortified milk, yogurt, orange juice and cereal.
While getting down to a normal body weight is a good idea for people who are overweight, starting with reasonable goals like losing 10 or 20 pounds can help with joint pain. Studies have shown that a weight loss of 11 pounds decreases the risk of developing knee arthritis by 50%.