Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
  Olive oil is an especially beneficial element of The Arthritis Healing Diet because it contains a compound called oleocanthal, which exerts strong anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Oleocanthal blocks the production of inflammatory COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes in the same way that anti-inflammatory drugs called NSAIDs do. Inhibiting these enzymes decreases inflammation and joint pain.
• 1 tablespoon yellow madras curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
  Garlic and other members of the onion family are loaded with sulfur compounds that significantly drive down inflammation and reduce pain by inhibiting the enzymes directly responsible for joint inflammation. Sulfur is a critical component of both healthy cartilage and healthy joints, yet when analyzing the amount of sulfur in the fingernails of arthritis patients, researchers found that they have far less of this important mineral than people who didn’t have arthritis.
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
• 1 head romaine chopped
• 3 green onions chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Bake the sweet potatoes for 25-35 minutes or until fork tender.

Toss the nuts with the olive oil and bake for 5-7 minutes. Mix the curry powder, onion powder and garlic powder in a bowl and toss with the hot nuts.

Combine the ginger, garlic, yogurt, coconut milk and grapefruit juice and mix well.

To serve, place the romaine on the plate and top with the sweet potatoes, nuts, green onions and dressing.

TIPS AND NOTES:

Add extra veggies to this such as carrot, bell pepper or cucumber for a bundle of extra arthritis-friendly foods. Top with grilled chicken breast or shrimp for added protein.