Smoothies and snacks are a great way to add foods that can help in getting relief from the pain due to rheumatoid arthritis. These snacks are made rheumatoid arthritis-friendly by combining anti-inflammatory foods to reduce inflammation and joint pain. Combining the right ingredients to give delicious combinations that are palatable encourages patients to have them. Here are some of the recipes:

1. Raspberry and avocado smoothie
Raspberry is a very powerful antioxidant. This smoothie can be made and stored easily and is also convenient to carry around when one is on the go. Blend an avocado, three-fourth cup of orange juice, three-fourth cup of raspberry juice, and half a cup of raspberries, and voila! You’re done.

2. Mediterranean tuna salad
Tuna is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. You can use low-sodium canned tuna to reduce salt intake and serve it on whole-grain bread.

Mix 5 ounces of tuna (drained), one-fourth cup of mayonnaise, one-fourth cup of olives, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped roasted pepper, and 2 tablespoons fresh basil, 1 tablespoon capers, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.

Cut open 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, scoop out the pulp, and add it to the mixed ingredients. Stuff the mix in the tomatoes, and serve grilled or fresh.

3. Gingerbread oatmeal
Omega-3 fatty acids are a key component of oatmeal and are necessary to reduce inflammation due to arthritis and other joint problems. This snack also contains another great food like ginger.
Add 1 cup of cooked steel oats to 4 cups water. Add one and a half tablespoons of ground cinnamon, and one-fourth spoon of ground coriander, cloves, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom. Add maple syrup to taste, and serve this oatmeal with gingerbread.

4. Kale Caesar salad with a grilled chicken wrap
Kale is a wonder food as it is a powerful antioxidant and is packed with minerals and vitamins. This is a great snack made with kale for relief from rheumatoid arthritis pain.

Mix 8 ounces of thinly sliced grilled chicken, 6 cups of shredded kale, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, three-fourth cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, 1 clove of garlic (minced), 3 tablespoons each of olive oil and lemon juice, and half a teaspoon Dijon mustard and kosher salt. Spread this on two large tortillas. You can also use gluten-free wraps, and it makes a great and handy snack that is also convenient to carry.

5. Rhubarb, apple, and ginger muffins
This quick and easy gluten-free recipe is an excellent recipe with anti-inflammatory properties. This snack is great for getting relief from pain due to rheumatoid arthritis.

Mix half a cup of ground almonds, one-fourth cup of unrefined raw sugar, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped ginger, 1 tablespoon ground linseed meal, half a cup of buckwheat flour, one-fourth cup of fine brown rice flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of fine sea salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, mix one-third cup of almond milk, one-fourth cup of olive oil, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Then, mix both the sets of ingredients and whisk. To this, add one cup of finely sliced rhubarb and one small apple and bake at 180c/350c in muffin tins.