Studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in plant-based foods, as well as wild fish and olive oil, has antiinflammatory characteristics. Olive oil and ocean fish, especially sardines, have also been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis.
The Mediterranean region includes loosely those countries which border the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Turkey, Israel, etc. From biblical times, the practice has been to harvest fish from this rich sea. In Israel, sardines were a ubiquitous fare, typically prepared by seasoning with salt and pepper, and then sauteeing in a bit of olive oil. Americans are not used to that food choice, and frequently turn their noses at the mere sound of fried sardines, but let me assuage whatever distaste you may harbor: Fried sardines are unbelievably delicious! Not deep fried, but simply sauteed in a bit of oil. If you add a bit of minced garlic, sliced onion and fresh tomato to the pan, you will be in Heaven prematurely, I dare say!
Try it. Nothing gained by not doing so.
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