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		<title>Joint Flexibility</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[To a greater or lesser extent, a lot of people experience some form of joint discomfort.  It&#8217;s not a bad idea to look at the nutritional needs of cartilage and ligaments as you get older.
Cartilage is a protein that acts as a padding between the bones of the joints.  As we age, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To a greater or lesser extent, a lot of people experience some form of joint discomfort.  It&#8217;s not a bad idea to look at the nutritional needs of cartilage and ligaments as you get older.</p>
<p>Cartilage is a protein that acts as a padding between the bones of the joints.  As we age, the water content of cartilage increases while the protein decreases.  It&#8217;s important to supply the joints with essential nutrients to keep them functioning properly.</p>
<p>Similar to many other health issues, there&#8217;s a strong connection between nutrition and joint health.  Certain foods and nutrients can improve joint function, such as:</p>
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<li>Antioxidants &#8211; These nutrients fight free radicals.  Some of the foods they are found in are berries, broccoli, tomatoes, red grapes, garlic, spinach, tea, carrots, soy, and whole grains.</li>
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<li>Fatty Acids &#8211; certain ones, such as omega-3s promote joint health and flexibility.  Some great food sources include salmon, sardines, herring, as well as assorted vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains.</li>
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<li>Sun Chlorella &#8211; this superfood contains essential fatty acids as well as other nutrients and phytonutrients like protein, fiber, amino acids, B vitamins, lutein, and folic acid.  It also contains calcium and vitamin D for bone and joint health.</li>
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<p>To your good health!</p>
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