Unlike some diseases in which doctors
recommend eating fruits and vegetables, gout is not treated this way. For
example, spinach and asparagus contain relatively high levels of purines. As
well as some legumes such as lentils, beans and beans, all of them also contain
a high proportion of purines.
Among the foods that should be avoided are
grilled chicken, veal, liver, and dried meat (salami), in addition to certain
types of fish such as salmon and anchovies, which are a type of salted fish.
Each 100 grams of these foods contains 360 milligrams of purine.
As for what is permissible for patients
with gout, there is also a large group of foods that are characterized by a low
concentration of purines in them. One of those foods is pasta made from durum
wheat semolina. Rice, potatoes and mixed grain bread are all purine-free. The
same applies to carrots, tomatoes, apples, yogurt, cheese, cauliflower, and
mushrooms.
Alcohol of all kinds is considered one of
the most common drinks that raise the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
As for fruit juices, most of them contain a high percentage of sugar, which may
enhance the risk of gout. People with gout can drink tea in various flavors
such as herbal or fruit tea, which helps to get rid of the purine content in
the body faster.
Prevention is better than cure
Since gout is a disease that causes severe
pain in the body and joints, so it is best to avoid what may cause it or at
least try to reduce what may help the emergence of this problem. Doctors
recommend that you reduce fats in food, exercise regularly, walk and cycle,
while adhering to healthy foods that are free of high salt and purine.
