Gout Diet
Gout and Uric Acid
Gout attacks occur when uric acid builds
up in the body. The uric acid forms in solid crystals around the joints,
causing inflammation. Gout can be the result of diet, lifestyle, genetic
inheritance or the result of another illness.
Gout Reducing Diet - Low-Purine
Diet treatment for gout is typically via
a low-purine diet. This is because purine is converted to uric acid in
the body. A low-purine diet may be combined with anti-gout medications
like anti-inflammatory drugs.
Gout Diet - Foods to Avoid
Here are some foods with high purine levels,
which should be avoided.
Anchovies, Bouillon, Brains, Broth, Consommé,
Dried legumes, Goose, Gravy, Heart, Herring, Kidneys, Liver, Mackerel,
Meat extracts, Mussels, Partridge, Roe, Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Sweetbreads,
Yeast (baker’s and brewer’s), Yeast extracts (eg. Marmite, Vegemite).
Fish, shellfish and poultry are also relatively high in purine and should
be eaten in moderation.
Gout Diet - Foods That May Reduce Gout Symptoms
Beverages (carbonated), Butter, Cereals and
cereal products, Cheese (all kinds), Cocoa, Corn, Cornbread, Eggs, Fruit
juices, Fruits, Ice cream, Milk, Noodles, Nuts, Refined wheat flour, Tapioca,
Vegetables, White bread and crackers (except whole wheat, which is moderately
high in purines), White rice.
Gout Diet Tips
- Drink regular amounts of water to increase
uric acid excretion from the body.
- Increase consumption of vegetarian-based
protein.
- Reduce alcohol consumption.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
Advice on Diets
Special diets or diet plans with special
diet foods are sometimes needed for particular health conditions. Ask
your doctor, dietitian or nutritionist about your personal dietary needs.
Otherwise, a balanced diet program containing foods from all the nutritional
food groups is best.
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