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The American Medical Association recommends the following dietary guidelines for people with gout, advising them to eat a diet:
- high in complex carbohydrates (fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, and vegetables)
- low in protein (15% of calories and sources should be soy, lean meats, or poultry)
- no more than 30% of calories in fat (with only 10% animal fats)
Recommended Foods To Eat
- Fresh cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and other red-blue berries
- Bananas
- Celery
- Tomatoes
- Vegetables including kale, cabbage, parsley, green-leafy vegetables
- Foods high in bromelain (pineapple)
- Foods high in vitamin C (red cabbage, red bell peppers, tangerines, mandarins, Oranges, potatoes)
- Drink fruit juices and purified water (8 glasses of water per day)
- Low-fat dairy products
- Complex carbohydrates (breads, cereals, pasta, rice, as well as aforementioned vegetables and fruits)
- Chocolate, cocoa
- Coffee, tea
- Essential fatty acids (tuna and salmon, flaxseed, nuts, seeds)
- Tofu, although a legume and made from soybeans, may be a better choice than meat
What else can I help you with?
Is rice bad for gout?
it's my first time to have gout. i have no idea what food should i eat while I'm having the attack.
Is rice good for gout?
it's my first time to have gout. i have no idea what food should i eat while I'm having the attack.
Is porridge bad for gout?
it's my first time to have gout. i have no idea what food should i eat while I'm having the attack.
How to avoid a heart attack?
Eat healthy food.
Are clams bad to eat with gout?
Yes, they're very high in the purines that bring on an attack. I hated to hear that as much as I hated hearing I can eat very few shrimps as well. They had brought on many an attack before I was diagnosed with gout. There is all sorts of info about this , just google gout. They have sites with the actual purine count of each food you want to know about. Good luck!
What illness do you get if you eat too much rich food?
Gout
What are some basic gout diet foods?
Generally, drinking plenty of fluids is one of the best things you can do when you have gout, avoiding alcoholic beverages is also highly recommended. The Mayo clinic has a detailed list of food that are good to eat, and foods to avoid for those who have gout: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gout-diet/MY01137
Can people with gout eat cornmeal?
A person who has gout can eat cornmeal without any issues. They can eat as much as they want, in moderation of course. Foods to avoid are sugar and fatty foods that can cause a buildup of uric acid which contributes to gout.
The best way to avoid heart attack?
* Exercise regulary. * Healthy diet (you can eat "junk foods" if you wish but it is not recommended that you eat a lot of "junk food" as it is considered unhealthy). * Avoid smoking. * Avoid alcohol. * Avoid drugs.
Can you eat marshmallows with gout?
yes
Is oatmeal high in uric?
Oatmeal is high in protein which breaks down into purines - which causes the gout attack. However, oatmeal is also high in fiber which helps speed your body in processing food. So, in short, these two elements counter each other. I've suffered from gout almost 20 years and I eat oatmeal several times per week and have may be one attack a year. I also take a natural supplement and avoid the other high purine foods.
How can you avoid taking food with preservatives?
Eat fresh food, avoid preserved food
