You could also protect against arthritis symptoms by eating more broccoli, added the Arthritis Foundation. It contains a number of vitamins and compounds that have been claimed to slow down

the onset of arthritis pain. The vegetable is rich in vitamins K and C, as well as a compound called sulforaphane, which may slow down the progression of osteoarthritis. Broccoli also

contains plenty of calcium, which may help arthritis patients to improve the strength of their bones.