fresh fruits

A gout diet needs to utilize low purine foods since foods high in purine will increase the harmful uric acid levels which are the main cause for gout. The diet needs to include lots of fluids intake (at least 6-8 glasses of water a day) as well as all the foods which are known to be beneficial for gout.

Here are some tips for foods and what to eat and what not if you suffer from Gout:

  • Choose meat low in fat and avoid oily and fatty foods.
  • Alcohol consumption should be avoided or at least limited to a very few drinks per week. This applies also to beer and wine which are especially known to be bad for gout.
  • Eat fresh fruits: Cherries, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, pineapple and bananas.
  • Eat fruits with lots of vitamin C:  red bell peppers, tangerines, potatoes, red cabbage
  • Drink frequently:  Water, fruit juice, coffee or tea. This will aid in diluting the uric acid in the body.
  • Meat, fish and poultry should be limited to 4 – 6 oz per day.
  • Eat food with contains good protein and low purine: Choose low fat dairy products or eggs, cheese, milk, butter, ice cream and tapioca.

Avoid the following foods since they are high in Purine:

  • Liver
  • Beef kidneys
  • Brains
  • Sweetbreads
  • Anchovies
  • Sardines
  • Meat extracts
  • Mussels
  • Shrimp
  • Scallops
  • Herring
  • Game meats
  • Mackerel
  • Gravy

Eat only moderate amounts of:

  • Asparagus, green peas, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms
  • Beans, lentils, dried peas
  • Beef, pork, poultry, fish, seafood
  • Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Such a diet for gout will benefit the gout and help the condition, but it also important to keep a healthy body weight since obesity will increase the uric acid production by the body.  Exercise frequently and keep an eye on your weight. It is also important to not follow a high-protein/low carb weight loss diet as this can be bad and actually worsen the gout.

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4 Responses to “A Gout Diet”

  • Cliff Ogle says:

    Interesting article, thank you. It’s good to read something related to gout that actually makes sense. I’ve got a similar website myself, so will keep popping back to see what else you’ve posted.

  • gicht says:

    Gouty arthritis definitely must be seen as a horrible health problem, my own grand daddy has been suffering from it for several months already. It puts a lot of stress on me, observing a loved member of the family and friend experience a sudden gout attack so often. Using an adequate meal plan for prevention and making use of effective medication and therapy is in my opinion imperative. I would suggest anybody who is currently noticing primary clues of hyperuricemia to by any means take this absolutely serious. Better consult with a health care professional as soon as possible and change your diet program to prevent the outbreak of the condition. It is definitely no fun, thats for sure! Try to look for effective options for therapy and stay away from meals with a lot of purine, red meat etc for prophylaxis!

  • Gout surely is a nasty disease, my wife is having difficulties with the disease for a while already. It is incredibly stressful to me, observing an important member of the family experience severe joint pain all too often. Pursuing a good diet regime for prophylaxis and making use of the right treatment is something I consider obligatory. I would highly recommend everyone who is now noticing initial signs of gout or podagra to by all means take this absolutely serious. You should consult a medical professional better sooner than later and alter your diet plan to prevent the outbreak of the disease. It is anything but fun, thats for sure! Find sensible options for treatment and stay away from food with a high amount of purine in it, wine etc to take prophylactic measure.

  • Gout undoubtedly is a horrifying problem, my uncle is battling with the illness for several months now. It puts a lot of stress on me, observing an important member of the family and friend experience sudden attacks on a regular basis. Adhering to a good food regimen for prophylaxis and making use of the most effective medication and therapy is crucial. I would personally would suggest anyone who is now noticing early signs or symptoms of gout to by all means take this really serious. Better consult a physician better sooner than later and correct your food plan to prevent the outbreak of the illness. It is anything but fun. You should search for good therapy options and stay clear of meals containing too much purine, red meat etc to take prophylactic measure.

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