How to Cure Gout with Diet
Gout is a condition that is characterized by a buildup of uric acid, caused by a high amount of purines present in the body. Under normal circumstances, uric acid gets flushed out in the urine, but when it does not, gout can result. Uric acid pools up at joint locations causing them to become swollen and tender. A way to cure this is through the diet.
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Cut back on meat. Some meats are high in purines and they should be eliminated. These include pork, beef, chicken, turkey and lamb. The organs of the meats, such as the liver, are especially high in purines and should be avoided. A good alternative to meat is tofu.
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Eliminate some fish from your diet. A few kinds of fish are contributors to high uric acid levels in the body and should be avoided. Some of these include trout, mackerel, anchovies and sardines. Seafood such as shrimp, clams and squid should also be avoided.
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Eliminate some vegetables. On the average, vegetables are good for you. But when it comes to gout, there are several vegetables that are high in purine content and they should be avoided. Some of these include cauliflower, mushrooms, asparagus and baby spinach.
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Drink plenty of water. Fluids are an important aspect of a diet to cure gout. They can help to flush away uric acid from the body. Water, soup and fruit juices can all be used. According to the Institute of Medicine, women should drink 2.2 liters of fluids a day and men should drink 3 liters a day.
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Eat some fruits. The fruits that can help with gout are bananas, apples, lemons, limes, oranges and cherries. Cherries have been known to eliminate uric acid and help reduce inflammation.
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