What is gout, gout is when the uric acid in the blood of the body is high, a large amount of uric acid accumulates and crystallizes, then deposits in various joints, causing joint discomfort, local joint redness, swelling, pain, and other joint problems. Gout generally suddenly occurs under induced causes, and after treatment, the symptoms of the condition can be alleviated.
For friends diagnosed with gout, special attention needs to be paid to diet, some foods that should not be eaten should be consumed less. Do not think that gout is cured just because the symptoms have eased, in fact, if the uric acid in the body remains high, even if there is no pain for a short time, there is still a possibility of a recurrence under certain triggers. For example, excessive alcohol consumption, eating certain foods that easily affect uric acid levels, as well as excessive fatigue, exposure to cold, etc., can cause gout to recur.
For people with high uric acid levels, pay attention to these 3 points in diet, which may reduce the frequency of attacks, even if you like them, you have to resist
1. Eat less red meat, eat more vegetables and fruits
If the body is diagnosed with high uric acid, it is important to know what affects the content of uric acid in the body. Just as excessive sugar intake can cause high blood sugar, excessive intake of purines in the body can lead to high uric acid levels. In daily life, most fish meats belong to high-purine foods, which are not suitable for patients diagnosed with gout. On the other hand, fruits and vegetables mostly contain low purine content, and they are rich in vitamins, which can promote the excretion of uric acid from the body, making them a “good helper” in reducing gout attacks.
2. Eat more legumes
Many people believe that legumes contain a lot of purines and are not suitable for gout patients. In fact, the purines in legumes are of plant origin and a moderate intake does not have a significant stimulatory effect on increasing uric acid; instead, the large amount of protein in legumes is beneficial for stimulating the excretion of uric acid from the body. Therefore, as long as individuals do not have a specific reaction to legumes, they can consume legume products in moderation.
3. Avoid “special foods”
Each individual’s constitution is different, although they all have gout, some individuals may have gout attacks just from eating a particular food, leading to unbearable pain. These foods are often not high-purine foods. We call such foods “special foods,” they are not universal, and each individual’s special food may vary. If you are temporarily unaware of which foods you react to, be careful with the amount you consume to avoid accidentally eating such foods. In addition, for those diagnosed, they need to be cautious and avoid such foods in their daily diet.
