Of course obviating purine rich foods is key to avoid this painful health complication, and should seriously be taken into account. Purines are substances that are formed when the proteins are metabolized by the body, and from which result uric acid, which is a byproduct of the aforementioned purines, and furthermore, this acid is the mayor cause of gout.
Generally speaking, gout victims should follow a diet high in complex carbohydrates, low in proteins, and low
in fats.
Recommended Foods for Gout Sufferers
Some more specific recommendations in the diet for gout patients, and starting in the vegetables category, include: Green leafy vegetables, parsley, cabbage, kale, tomatoes, celery, potatoes, red bell peppers, cauliflower, and cucumber.
Fruits: Cherries, blueberries, strawberries, and all other berries, bananas, pineapple (bromeliad rich), mandarin oranges, oranges, tangerines, apples.
Among the dairy group only low-fat dairy or fat-free dairy is advisable.
As of complex carbohydrates; eat bread, pasta, cereals, and rice.
Regardless of fats, consume essential fatty acids; seeds, nuts, flax seed, tuna, salmon.
Drinks such as carbonated drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, are all fine.
Usually tofu is the food of choice to replace meat.
Foods Moderately Low in Purines
Some other foods in the diet for gout patients that are moderately low in purines, and which should be consumed every now and then, include: Poultry, fresh water fish, whole grain cereals and breads, and beans among many others.
Foods High in Purines
Remember to avoid the ones that are high in purines especially in the middle of a flare up or when prone to one; when normal, eat the next foods very carefully, avoiding them the most you can: Red meat, pork, beef, game meat, organs meat, kidneys, liver, brains, processed meats, hot dogs, sausages, seafood, mackerel, herring, mussels, sardines, anchovies, and tuna.
It is also a good recommendation to drink a lot of fluids, as they increase the flushing of excessive uric acid out of the body, which as you may probably know is one of the mayor culprits of gout. Also avoid alcohol, especially beer.
By no means this was an exempt of errors or complete list, as it is only an overview. Following any diet, including the diet for gout patients should be supervised by your physician, while also considering other health factors.
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