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Gout is a form of arthritis. Unfortunately this condition is a painful one. The gout diagnostics appears when high levels of uric acid in the blood lead to the formation of crystals that gather around a joint.

The high levels of uric acid are produced when your body breaks down purines. Although purines are formed naturally in the body, they can be artificially produced from eating things like organ meats, seafood, asparagus.

This is one of the reasons why gout has been related with overindulging eating patterns. As a result, gout treatment can include severe dietary restrictions. Sure, there are medications to treat gout, but a healthy eating plan is also recommended.

Change your eating habits and you can avoid gout attacks or lower their severity. The gout diet itself can’t be considered a treatment. The only benefit of this diet is the reduction and a better control of the production and elimination of uric acid. Obesity can be triggered by gout. It is recommended that you lose weight in order to lower the risk of attacks.

By knowing the amount of purines in your food, you can make your own healthy meals. Here is an eating plan that can help you.

Foods That Are Higher in Purines

  • hearts
  • mussels
  • yeast
  • smelt
  • sardines
  • sweetbread

Foods Moderately High in Purines

  • grouse
  • mutton
  • veal
  • bacon
  • liver
  • salmon
  • turkey
  • kidney
  • trout
  • goose
  • pheasant
  • scallops

Guidelines for an eating plan that’s good for you

Limit meat, poultry and fish
Because all meat contains purines limit your portions to 113 to 170 grams per day.

Reduce fat
The amount of saturated fat from the food you eat limits the ability to dispose of uric acid.

Avoid/limit alcohol
The elimination of uric acid from the body can interfere with the alcohol consumption. If you do drink, go for wine. A daily 148-milliliter servings is not likely to increase the risk of gout attacks.

Avoid/ limit sweetened food
Carbohydrates can’t increase uric acid. The only carbohydrate with that effect is fructose. Only fresh juice that contains 100% fruit pulp is advised.

Choose complex carbohydrates
Increase the intake of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Not only they are healthier, but they stimulate the elimination of uric acid.

Choose low-fat diary
Consume low-fat diary products. Researcher have concluded that by adding diary in your diet you can lower the risk of gout.

Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic fluids
In any healthy routine it is advised to drink 2l of water. The gout diet suggests the same.
Fluids help dispose of uric acid from the body. It’s recommended that you drink 8 to 16 glasses a day.

A healthy meal sample in the gout diet

Breakfast

  •  Whole-grain, unsweetened cereal with skim/low-fat milk and fruits
  •  Whole-wheat toast with trans-free margarine
  • 100 percent fruit juice
  •  Coffee

Lunch

  • Lean meat, poultry or fish (2 to 3 ounces) sandwich on whole-wheat bread, with lettuce, tomato and low-fat spread
  • Carrot and celery sticks, side salad or vegetable soup
  • Fresh fruit, such as apple, orange or pear
  • Skim or low-fat milk

Dinner

  •  Baked or roasted chicken (2 to 3 ounces)
  •  Steamed vegetables
  •  Baked potato with low-fat sour cream
  •  Green salad with tomatoes and low-fat dressing
  •  Fresh fruit, such as berries or melon
  •  Nonalcoholic beverage, such as water or tea

Take care of yourself – go exercise, pay attention to what you eat and take your medicines. Hopefully your condition will improve in a short amount of time.

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