- Avoid foods high in purines. Because uric acid (cause of gout) is formed from the breakdown of purines, high-purine diets are often the cause of gout. Such foods include: meats such as kidneys, liver, tripe and tongue. Red meats also have been linked to gout attacks.
- Forget fish. Fish roe, scallops and shellfish are also conducive to causing gout attacks.
- Watch these vegetables: beans, lentils, asparagus, mushrooms, spinach and peas are also high in purines.
- Eliminate Alcohol. If you are a man, do not consume more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day. If you are a women, no more than one drink per day. If you are regularly having gout attacks, eliminate alcohol completely.
- Workout. Being overweight can lead to high levels of uric acid in your blood. Finally get that workout membership, and try to do cardiovascular workouts at least three times a week. Start slow and don’t get burned out!
- Grab a dumbbell. Did you know your body will burn fat almost the whole day while it repairs muscle! Start a weight lifting program to lose weight! Again, start slow!
- You heard this twice, start slow! Fasting or losing weight too quickly can actually lead to increased level of uric acid and worsen your gout symptoms.
- Drink. You should be drinking at least 10 to 12 eight-ounce glasses of water each day. Better tip: Try drinking away your gout with alkaline water with a pH of greater than 7.
- Dairy… Your New Best Friend! Start eating low-fat dairy products because of the low-purine count.
- A… B… Vitamin C! You have been alive long enough to know what foods are high in vitamin C! These Vitamin C fruits and some vegetables will help get your life back to normal.
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