Anyone with rheumatoid arthritis knows how painful the condition can be. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, however, it is possible to reduce inflammation and pain. A healthy balanced diet is often recommended by doctors to help reduce inflammation and to find RA relief. Here are a few healthy snacks that naturally reduce inflammation and other arthritis symptoms:

1. Fatty fish
Fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties, which means eating fish as a snack will help you reduce joint swelling related to RA. Fatty fish, like tuna, salmon, sardines, and mackerel are regarded as prime anti-inflammatory foods that offer excellent joint support and reduce arthritic pain. So try a snack in a prepared tuna salad or pan-seared fish on crackers.

2. Soy
Soy is a reputed anti-inflammatory food and great source of veggie protein for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Soy bean curd or tofu comes in the form of dense bars and makes a healthy and tasty snack for patients with arthritis. Try tofu stir-fried or grilled in a salad or tacos.

3. Low-fat dairy
The calcium and vitamin D content of low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese have anti-inflammatory properties and offer joint support. Snacks made of low-fat dairy products help reduce arthritic pain. So try topping a salad or soup with low-fat dairy cheese, use yogurt and low fat milk in smoothies, or prepare a yogurt-based dip with low fat cheese and crackers.

4. Ginger
Ginger contains many natural chemicals that help to reduce arthritic pain and inflammation. The compounds that cause pungency in ginger are called gingerols, which have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce arthritic pain. You can prepare smoothies with ginger, ginger cookies, gingerbread, salads with ginger dressing, ginger candy, and more to reduce the inflammation and pain caused by arthritis.

5. Whole grains
Whole grain foods have anti-inflammatory properties and they work to lower the level of C-Reactive protein in the blood. So infuse your snacks with the whole grain goodness of oatmeal and brown rice to reduce arthritic pain. You can prepare oatcakes, mini pizza crusts made whole grain flour, smoothies with oats, multi-grain sandwiches, whole grain cookies, and pretzels are tasty snacks that help relieve arthritic pain.