Gout is a metabolic disorder mainly affecting men in which excess uric acid is produced and deposited in the joints, causing painful swelling, especially in the toes and feet. Many Americans suffer from gout attacks and rely on coffee for temporary relief, but it is necessary to get rid of this excruciating pain for ever. For this need you need to treat its cause and stop it from occurring. Sticking to gout reducing diets is the easiest and the most effective option to treat it. By following the 5 useful tips you can create a diet plan that will work best for you:
Tip 1 – make lists of foods to take and foods to avoid
Gout prevention diets avoid foods that increase uric acid level, which is the main cause of a gout attack, and stick to foods that keep uric acid levels under control. The first thing is to make a list of foods to avoid, and foods to take, and post these lists on your fridge, so you’ll never be without them come mealtime. Below are two brief lists:
Foods to take:
Complex carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.)
Dark berries (black berries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
Cherries
Bananas
Oranges
Pineapple
Tomatoes
Kale
Cabbage
Parsley
Tofu
Salmon
Flax and flax oil
Olive oil
Water
Fruit juices
Coffee/tea
Foods to avoid:
All alcoholic beverages
Yeast
Red meat
Organ meat (hearts, kidneys, liver, etc.)
Turkey
Meat extracts
Gravies
Anchovies,
Fish roes
Herring,
Mussels
Scallops
Legumes (peas, dried beans, etc.)
Spinach
Asparagus
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Sweetbreads
Tip 2 – Discover new gout recipes
Eating the same foods over and over again becomes monotonous and dull. You need to discover new ways of making healthy food for yourself. For this you may search online for recipes for gout diet or you may even use your own creativity to try out new and interesting meals.
Tip 3 - Plan your meals ahead of time
Strong will power plays a crucial role in following a said diet. For this planning your meals ahead of time strengthen your will power when it comes to make the correct food choices. You need to give some time to prepare yourself a lunch/dinner for work ahead of time, to avoid eating out, as most of the restaurants don’t avoid foods which increase the risk of gout attacks.
Tip 4 – Eat a balanced diet
Having good knowledge about the right quantity of foods to take will help to prevent a gout attack. According to the American Medical Association a balanced diet for gout is one that is “Low in protein and high in complex carbohydrates”. Eating more frequent and smaller meals than fewer larger meals not only help in better digestion but also allow you to limit your portion sizes.
Tip 5 –Make substitutions when eating out
Eating out is very common among Americans these days, and just because you are prone to gout shouldn’t stop you from this enjoyment. This requires you to make good choices while eating out i.e. how to substitute food to save yourself from a gout attack. Some of the suggestions that will help you to make correct choices are:
Appetizer – Instead of mussels try garlic bread or a veggie salad (Note: make sure to eliminate any veggies that are not conducive to a gout diet)
Entrée – Instead of steak have salmon with rice or a vegetarian dish
Dessert – Instead of cappuccino and cheesecake, go for a cup of tea/coffee and a fruit bowl
Tip 6 – Drink alkaline ionized water
Consuming alkaline ionized water neutralizes the excess acidity and help wash away toxins that are a result of that acidity. Gout is an outcome of crystalline acidic deposits in the joints that cause muscle inflammation, alkalizing you preferably with alkaline ionized water or green tea regularly may help reduce conditions which lead to gout. A good water ionizer should be bought and installed to your kitchen tap. This will ionize and alkalize your otherwise acidic tap water and help you to tackle the root cause of Gout attacks.
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By Abdullah Salim & Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook
Abdullah and Nedalee recommend Chanson Alkaline Water for more information on alkaline water.
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Copyright 2009 Nedalee Ruiz
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