What to eat when you have gout

People with gout should limit their intake of pork and beef because they increase uric acid levels. Instead, eat eggs and beans.

Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. A person is at risk of gout if they drink too much alcohol or eat too much fish and meat. Some medications can also cause the disease.

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For gout, a proper diet is very important to reduce uric acid levels, slow disease progression and limit pain. Below are foods to eat to prevent and control gout:

Low-fat dairy foods

Low-fat dairy foods help increase the excretion of uric acid through urine. People who eat yogurt and low-fat milk every day have lower levels of uric acid in their blood than others.

Protein

People with gout need to pay special attention to protein intake, especially animal protein. Pork and beef should be limited because they increase uric acid levels. Instead, eat eggs, at least 4 per week. Chickpeas and tofu are also rich sources of protein that do not increase uric acid.

Vegetables and fruits

Vegetables rich in dietary fiber such as broccoli and spinach are recommended for gout sufferers because they limit the amount of uric acid in the blood. In addition, adding fruits, especially fruits rich in vitamin C, will help gout sufferers feel healthier.

Cherry

Acerola is believed to help fight gout. A 2010 study found that people who drank a tablespoon of concentrated cherry juice at least twice a day for four months had 50 percent fewer gout attacks than those who didn’t. Acerola helps lower uric acid levels and is anti-inflammatory.

Water

Drinking plenty of water can help control gout. Five to eight glasses of water a day can reduce gout attacks by 40% compared to just one glass. However, the amount of water you should drink varies from person to person due to medications and physical activity. It is best to consult your doctor to find out the appropriate amount of water intake.

Coffee

Research has shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of gout in both women and men. One study of 45,869 men over 40 with no history of gout found that those who drank four cups of coffee a day had a 40% lower risk of developing the disease than those who did not. Another study of 14,000 men and women aged 20 and older found that regular coffee drinking reduced uric acid levels in the blood. However, it is important to limit your caffeine intake to no more than 400 mg per day.

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