Arthritis is a common chronic disease. According to statistics, half of Chinese people over 50 years old are suffering from arthritis. The total number of arthritis patients is estimated to have reached about 100 million, and this number is keeping growing. Then, in addition to conventional medical treatment, what should the arthritis patients pay attention to in daily diet? Recently, experts recommend six kinds of daily foods, which can help people fight against arthritis. 

1. Soybean products
Soybean products, such as bean curd, are usually considered as the best health food. They contain a large number of soy isoflavones, vitamin E and calcium. They not only can protect cardiovascular, but also can strengthen the bones, and this effect can even be comparable with the milk. As a result, soybean products can help prevent arthritis.

2. Sweet pepper
Sweet pepper contains a high content of vitamin C, which is twice as the daily amount required by human body. In addition, sweet pepper is also an excellent source of vitamin B6 and folic acid. These vitamins can effectively alleviate the pain which is caused by arthritis.

3. Banana
Banana is not only the fruit which contains the most abundant potassium, but is also a kind of food for the treatment of arthritis. Banana not only contains plenty of vitamin B6, folic acid and vitamin C, but is also easy to be digested by the body. What's more, it is also the main source of soluble dietary fiber.

4. Green tea
Green tea contains great amounts of antioxidants——polyphenols. The study shows that green tea can effectively relieve rheumatoid arthritis. In one study, scientists use green tea for the treatment of arthritis, and the result shows that green tea can reduce the incidence of joint pain by 50%.

5. Salmon
Salmon is the most important source of healthy fat, which is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Unlike other offshore fish, it will not be poisoned by mercury. What's more, salmon also contains a lot of calcium, vitamin D and folic acid. In addition to the treatment of arthritis, it also can protect the cardiovascular system, reduce the formation of thrombosis, repair damaged arteries, and bring down the blood pressure.

6. Cheese
All varieties of cheese are very rich in calcium, which has a good protective effect on bone, muscle and joint organization. In addition, cheese is also an important source of vitamin B6 and folic acid.