Fruits & Veggies vs OA

I trust y'all had a wonderful start to 2011!  I thought we'd begin the year by reviewing a small study published last year (December, actually, but it sounds more impressive to say last year) in which the researchers performed a cross-sectional study of over 1,000 twins to assess their dietary patterns vs their risk for hip OA.  It turns out that those who ate more fruits & veggies, especially cruciferous vegetables, eg cabbage, broccoli & cauliflower, and alliums, eg garlic, leeks, shallots, chives & onions, while avoiding fried potatoes, had a 25-30% relative lower risk of developing hip OA regardless of whether they were monozygotic or dizygotic.  This association persisted even after adjusting for age, body mass index & physical activity.  So it looks as if making better food choices to lower your arthritis risk & fend off vampires also lowers your stroke risk.  Resolve in 2011 to eat healthier!