Q. We have a lot of arthritis in our family. My sister says that eating a lot of fruit and vegetables can prevent it. Is this true, and what’s the evidence?
A. The evidence came from a trial about four years ago that looked at the eating habits of men and women in Norfolk. It reported that people eating very little fruit and vegetables every day were three times more likely to develop rheumatoid-type arthritis than those eating the most fruit and vegetables. It didn’t make a difference to whether or not they developed osteoarthritis. So if your family arthritis is of the rheumatoid type, do eat a lot of vegetables and fruit. Of course, that’s a good health tip for anyone.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here