Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the tissues of the body. The disease damages the lining of the joints, leading to painful swelling and inflammation that results in erosion of the bone and deformity in the joints.

The pain that accompanies the condition becomes a long struggle, but consuming the right snacks for rheumatoid arthritis pain can help. This should be done along with medications and treatment recommended by the doctor. Here are some snacks to help alleviate rheumatoid arthritis pain:

1. Sweet potato frittata with tomato salsa
This healthy recipe needs only 20 minutes to prepare. For the frittata, peel sweet potato and cut it into cubes. Heat the skillet and add olive oil. In the hot oil, toss potatoes and shallot while seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for around 5 minutes till tender. Beat large eggs in a bowl and add chives before drizzling this over the sweet potatoes. Now, lower the heat and cook until the top of the frittata is set but not rubbery. Then, remove the frittata onto a plate, and serve it with salsa. For the salsa, chop ripened tomatoes and green onions and put into a bowl. Mix in cilantro leaves, the juice of half a lemon, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, and Tabasco sauce.

2. Grilled eggplant salad
This snack for rheumatoid arthritis pain takes 25 to 30 minutes for preparation. Cook and grill eggplant and red onion after brushing them with canola oil. Let them cool slightly before roughly chopping and adding them to a serving bowl, and also add chopped avocados. Separately whisk together red wine, oregano, and Dijon mustard. Then, add olive oil and honey and blend until emulsified. Adjust the seasoning, and drizzle the dressing on the eggplant. Toss and garnish with parsley sprigs, and you’re done.

3. Well dressed salmon
Needing about 30 minutes, this recipe is an excellent snack to help with rheumatoid arthritis pain. Dice cucumbers, shallots, and tomatoes into ¼ inch pieces. Separately in a bowl, whisk mustard, sugar, and, white wine vinegar. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil while whisking and add dill, salt, and pepper to taste. Season the salmon with seafood seasoning. Heat a skillet, place the salmon, and cook until crispy. Flip and cook some more. Transfer to a plate and serve with tomato-cucumber relish on the side.

4. The son’s slaw
This coleslaw snack for rheumatoid arthritis pain strives to provide a lot of antioxidants. It is simple and quick to make. Just combine broccoli slaw and cabbage in a bowl. Separately, whisk yogurt, lemon zest, vinegar, and honey with seasoning. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss so that it is evenly covered. Garnish it with parsley and chopped green onions. Cover with plastic wrap and let it chill for an hour before serving.

5. Chickpea salad
Full of healthy ingredients to make a sumptuous and delicious snack, this is quick and easy to make. You just have to combine a can of rinsed chickpeas, grated carrot, diced onions and green bell peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, salt to taste, ground black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley leaves. Toss it and enjoy.