Diet for people with gout
Gout is a painful form of rheumatism caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. While an imbalance in kidney function can trigger gout, certain purine-rich foods can also be a contributing factor. If you have been diagnosed with gout, follow these dietary recommendations from nutritionists:
Gout is a painful form of rheumatism caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. While an imbalance in kidney function can trigger gout, certain purine-rich foods can also be a contributing factor. If you have been diagnosed with gout, follow these dietary recommendations from nutritionists:
Avoid alcoholic beverages completely.
You need to completely avoid alcoholic beverages like wine when you have gout. Alcohol causes the kidneys to excrete alcohol instead of uric acid, increasing uric acid levels in the blood and leading to gout attacks. Beer contains a lot of purines and is therefore strongly associated with gout. The alcohol and yeast content in beer can also be a contributing factor to gout.
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Limit your consumption of soft drinks and canned juices.
You should also limit your consumption of soft drinks and bottled fruit juices because they are sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that corn syrup increases the risk of gout.
Avoid animal protein.
Animal protein is high in purines, a precursor to gout. It can also cause you to excrete more uric acid, the agent that causes gout. Therefore, you need to limit your consumption of beef, pork, and lamb. Eating a lot of seafood is also associated with a higher risk of gout. In addition, consuming too much animal protein can also lead to cancer.
Eat more plant-based protein.
Plant-based proteins like legumes can be very good for you if you have gout. They are low in purines, and making them a main part of your diet will help avoid the purines found in animal proteins.
Sunflower seeds and flax seeds are two of the lowest-purine sources of plant-based protein.
Choose low-fat milk.
Too much saturated fat in your diet can reduce your body's ability to eliminate uric acid. Therefore, you need to cut down on saturated fats, such as those found in high-fat dairy products. Opt for low-fat dairy options like skim milk or low-fat yogurt, as these have been linked to reduced uric acid levels.
Eat plenty of cherries.
Eating cherries can inhibit inflammatory enzymes, as well as reduce uric acid levels in the body. Researchers at the University of Boston Medical Center conducted a study and found that eating at least 10 cherries a day helps protect against recurrent gout attacks.
According to SKĐS
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