Diet Tips for Gout

48 months ago
Diet Tips for Gout

1. Drink at least 2-3 litres of water / fluids as it can help flush out the uric acid from the body.
2. Have foods that are
  A. LOW IN PURINE: (Have as desired)
      •  Breads
      • Cereals
      • All fruits
      • Al most all Vegetables
      • Eggs
      • Nuts
      • All fats / oils
      • All milk products (Low fat)
      • Vegetable Soups
      • Other food items like: sugar, sweets, tea, coffee, all herbs and condiments are     allowed, but only in limited amounts or in amounts prescribed.
  B. MODERATE PURINE FOODS: (Have a small serve)
      • Oat meal
      • Wheat bran
      • Wheat germ
      • Cauliflower, brinjal, asparagus
      • Spinach
      • Mushrooms
      • Green peas
      • Soya
      • Dals, rajma, chowli
      • Sapota, custard apple
      • Meat - beef, lamb, pork, veal
      • Poultry
      • Fish and shellfish
 C. HIGH PURINE FOODS:
      • Organ meats
      • Sardines
      • Fish roe
      • Mussels


3. Maintain a desirable body weight.

4. Also, avoid low-carbohydrate diets that are high in protein and fat, which can increase hyperuricemia.

5. Start walking for 30 mins on daily basis to help you maintain weight.

6. Avoid alcohol.