“Three highs” refer to high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and high blood sugar, which are also the three major killers of our health. However, in recent years, the fourth high has quietly emerged, which is high uric acid! Moreover, not only the elderly experience high uric acid, but many young people are also unknowingly confronted with high uric acid. High uric acid causes many friends to have gout issues. Today, I will introduce three types of fruits and three types of water that can help lower uric acid, allowing your uric acid levels to decrease every day!
Drinks to consume:
1. Cool boiled water
We all know that drinking more water is beneficial for the body, especially for patients with high uric acid levels. Ensuring daily intake of sufficient water can help the kidneys eliminate uric acid, allowing it to be discharged in the urine, and aiding the kidneys in detoxification.
2. Soda water
The main component of soda water is sodium bicarbonate. Although sodium bicarbonate cannot help the body reduce uric acid, it effectively alkalizes the urine, causing uric acid to completely dissolve in the urine, which will then be expelled from the body. However, it should be noted that many sodas on the market contain a large amount of sugar, making them very high in calories, which is not conducive to the elimination of uric acid. It is recommended to consume soda water at home, where it is safe and hygienic.
3. Chicory tea
Chicory is known as the “nemesis” of gout. It is a food that has both medicinal and dietary properties. Chicory root is rich in inulin, which can effectively help reduce uric acid and assist the body in regulating blood lipids and blood sugar.
Three types of fruits:
1. Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of uric acid salts. Additionally, bananas have a laxative effect and are very low in calories. Therefore, for those with high uric acid and obesity, bananas are an excellent choice. However, it is important not to overconsume; eating 1 to 2 bananas a day is advisable.
2. Grapes
Grapes are also a strongly alkaline food with a mild flavor. They can nourish the liver and kidneys, supplement kidney fluids, and benefit qi and blood. Regular consumption of grapes can promote urination, helping the kidneys expel uric acid. Grapes have a very low gluten content, making them suitable for those with high uric acid.
3. Apples
As the saying goes: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This saying illustrates the beneficial effects of apples on the human body. Apples are a strongly alkaline food and can quickly neutralize harmful acidic substances in the body, thereby expelling uric acid. You can eat one apple a day.
Dietary prohibitions for high uric acid:
1. Hot pot: Eating a hot pot meal can result in purine intake that is dozens of times higher than a regular meal.
2. Seafood: High-purine seafood includes anchovies, sardines, hairtail fish, squid, oysters, clams, scallops, etc.
3. Beer: Beer contains a large amount of purines, and drinking a bottle of beer can raise uric acid levels in the body.
