Osteoarthritis is joint pain that most commonly happens in people’s knees, hips, lower back and neck. While you can relieve the pain and discomfort with over-the-counter and prescription medications, watching what you eat may also help.

Dr. Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and biomedical sciences instructor at Missouri State University, explains to U.S. News & World Report that inflammation in the body can lead to osteoarthritis and the types of food that increase and counter inflammation.