Products to treat gout

Gout - not too frequent, but very unpleasant chronic disease, which is caused by a violation of purine metabolic processes. The disease affects the joints of the upper and lower extremities, which is manifested edema, inflammation and deformity. For the relief of symptoms it is very important to choose the right foods for gout, because of the nature of the patient's power depends largely on the disease and its outcome.

Special food for gout patients is necessary because the main cause of the disease is often excessive consumption of foods high in purines. Special diet will reduce the number and duration of attacks, and even to reduce the dosage of certain medications.

SUMMARY medical diet is to limit the dishes which include purines and salt and to increase the consumption of plant foods and dairy products.

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New food rules and table foods for gout

Among the new food regulations, recommended for cases of gout, it is important to pay attention to the following principles:

• You can not completely abandon the fish dishes, but they should have no more than 2-3 times per week, and only steamed or boiled.
• Any stock, except for vegetable, banned for use.
• Must comply with the drinking regime: at least 2 liters of water a day, preferably in the morning. Coffee and black tea - strictly prohibited.
• The number needed to cut salt intake to 5-6 g / day. If possible - even up to 1-2 g / day.
• Well, if the daily diet contains enough vitamins C and B¹.
• When gout is particularly recommended that a fasting days: milk, kefir, vegetables. Fasting is not highly appreciated especially dry, ie, without the use of water.
• Overeating - the main enemy of human patients with gout. If the patient pursues the constant feeling of hunger, it is recommended to organize a split meals small amounts of food, about 5-6 times a day.
• Main diet taboo - it foods rich in purine, alcoholic beverages (including beer).

The amount of purines in some foods (100 g).

Excessive amounts (from 150 mg to 1 g)	Moderate amounts (50 to 150 mg)	A small amount (<15 mg)
Beef offal, language, meat and fish broth, canned, smoked and salted fish, herring.	Pork, bacon, fresh fish, crabs, beans, cauliflower, mushrooms, rhubarb, spinach.	Dairy products, hard cheese, eggs, baked goods, cereals, honey, vegetables, fruits and berries.

If you are cooking to take into account the data shown in the table, it is possible to significantly improve health, reduce the painful symptoms, thus established a stable remission.

Dairy products in gout

Patients with gout experts clearly advised to consume dairy products - as whole milk, and yogurt, yogurt, fermented baked milk, low-fat sour cream and cottage cheese.

For example, we have shown that low-fat milk reduces the severity of inflammation in the affected joints. This occurs due to the falling of the milk and milk fat glycomacropeptide extract. Moreover, the elimination of pain - is not the only useful feature milk beverage. It can be used also for the prevention of gout, or to reduce the frequency of attacks.

Specialists noticed that the regular consumption of dairy products decreases the concentration of urate in the blood.

In drawing up the diet is important to consider the balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat components, as well as the acceptable daily caloric. This is necessary not only for the normalization of metabolic processes, but also for the prevention of overweight and obesity. It is known that excess weight adversely affects the course of gout - compounded by pain, increased joint strain.

The optimum daily diet should include:

• proteins - 90 g;
• fat - about 90 grams (preferably plant);
• carbohydrates - 400 g;
• daily energy value of food - 2400-2900 kcal.

A well-chosen products to treat gout help normalize body weight, strengthen the immune system and improve the prognosis of the disease. In addition, many experts believe a diet for gout one embodiment of a healthy diet, which can be followed throughout life.

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Products prohibited for gout

If you know exactly what products are prohibited or permitted for gout, you can write a good diet. For a start we present the list of prohibited products:

• pork, beef, mutton and chicken offal;
• fatty pork, lard, animal fats;
• meat, mushroom and fish broth;
• semi-finished products, fast food products, fast food;
• smoked bacon, meat or fish;
• meat and canned fish;
• any kind of eggs;
• fatty and salty cheeses;
• beans;
• spinach, rhubarb, sorrel;
• raspberries;
• figs, grapes;
• hot spices;
• coffee and black tea;
• cocoa, chocolate products;
• Alcoholic beverages.

What products can not be gout, we have listed. In addition, it allocates a number of foods that are recommended, if not completely eliminate, or at least limit:

• common salt;
• Boiled meat and fish products;
• sausage (it is allowed the use of dietary sausages);
• cauliflower;
• radish, celery;
• fungi.

Below we list the foods allowed to eat for gout.

What foods can be eaten for gout?

• Vegetables and soups based on vegetable broth.
• White meat and lean fish species in small quantities, no more than 2-3 times a week.
• Seafood (shrimp, crab, mussels).

• Milk and milk products.
• Eggs.
• Different types of cereals.
• Noodles, noodles.
• Bakery products.
• Dill, parsley.
• Fruits, berries (except raspberries).
• Dried fruit (with the exception - raisins).
• Bee products.
• Nuts, seeds, sunflower seeds.
• Fresh juices, jellies, herbal tea, fruit compote.
• Vegetable oil.
• The alkaline mineral water, non-carbonated.

Further, it should highlight the list of foods that are recommended for patients with gout, as it improves the exchange of purines in the body and contribute to the speedy removal of urate from the blood circulation system.

Products useful in gout:

• Potatoes - contains ascorbic acid (about 100 mg per 1 kg) and vitamins B. This well-known vegetable cooked in the skin, a diuretic and removes excess salt from the body.
• Apples and fresh apple fresh - prevent loss of sodium urate crystals, neutralize uric acid. They contain large amounts of ascorbic acid.
• Carrots - contain carotene, and vitamins E, D, B and the C, trace elements and minerals that helps to establish the disturbed metabolic processes.
• Banana - contains large amounts of potassium, which prevents salt crystallization and accelerates their removal.
• Cherry - a great antioxidant, which is composed of anthocyanins and bioflavonoids, eliminating signs of inflammation. Equally useful both fresh and preserved cherries.

In addition, it is helpful to eat a strawberry, seeds, strawberries, prunes - wonderful herbal products to help block the negative effects of uric acid. And do not forget about clean drinking water: its ample use much easier during the illness.