Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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.

Src: http://chihealth.in/articles/Diet-Tips-for-Gout/354