INTRODUCTION
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood. It can cause crystals of uric acid to be formed, which will deposit in joints and cause pain, tenderness, irritation, inflammation and redness mostly in the bigger toe and fingers. This is known as gout. Here, high-purine foods, Seafood and fat-rich foods may cause the accumulation of uric acid in joints. A low-purine and low-fat diet can help to maintain a healthy weight and prevent gout.
DAILY DIET SCHEDULE (LOW PURINE, LOW-FAT DIET)
EARLY MORNING
Curry leaves water
After 15 Min – Green tea / Herbal tea
BREAKFAST
Veg Semolina (Veg Upma) / Broken Wheat Porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg Poha (Rice Flakes) / Brown Bread Sandwich / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal + 1 Eggs white portion only
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Herbal tea / Green tea / Salad / Coconut water
LUNCH
Plain Chapatti / Boiled Rice + Vegetable + Dal
EVENING
Herbal tea / Green tea / Riceflakes
PRE-DINNER
Soup (Home-made)
DINNER
Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg pulao / Veg Khichri / Vegetable + Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
TO BE CONSUMED
Whole grains such as Wheat, Brown rice, Wheat bran, Wheat germ, Riceflakes, Puffed rice, Buckwheat
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole refined flour, White rice,
PULSES
TO BE CONSUMED (ONE KATORI DAL EVERYDAY)
Split Moong dal, Split Chick
TO BE AVOIDED
All whole pulses and Lentils, Chickpea, Kidney beans, Black lentils, Soybean, Sprouts, Dried and frozen pulses
VEGETABLES
TO BE CONSUMED
Carrot, Red and White cabbage, Pumpkin, Squash, Okra, Beet greens, Parsley, Potatoes, Cucumber, Red onion, Zucchini, Coriander leaves, Turnips, Mustard green, Eggplant, Celery, Sweet potatoes, and Ginger (Moderate Quantity)
TO BE AVOIDED
Broccoli, Peas, Asparagus, Lemons, Collard greens, Kale, Mushroom, Bell pepper, Spinach, All green leafy vegetables, Tomato, Beans, Taro roots, Cauliflower, Dried and frozen vegetables
FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
All fruits include Apple, Pear, Papaya, Pomegranate, Figs, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Fresh coconut, and Peaches
TO BE AVOIDED
Plums, Prunes, Dates and dried fruits
DAIRY PRODUCTS
TO BE CONSUMED
Nil
TO BE AVOIDED
Milk and its products (Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, cheese, Condensed milk)
FLESH FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Egg white, Lean meat, Skinless chicken (75-100 gm)
TO BE AVOIDED
Fish fried, Seafood, Tuna, Codfish, Salmon, Scallops, Herring, Sardines, Shrimps, Oyster, Mussels, Mackerel, Crabs, Prawns, Lobster, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Rabbit, Egg yolk, Turkey, Yeast, Sausages, Mutton, Salami, Bacon, Organ meats, and their extractives (soup, gravies etc.)
SPICES
TO BE CONSUMED
Turmeric, Rosemary, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sesame, Cumin, Carom, Ginger, Coriander, Limited Rock salt, Black pepper, Long pepper
TO BE AVOIDED
Red chili powder, Salt (in excess),
FATS
TO BE CONSUMED
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Canola oil, Coconut oil,
TO BE AVOIDED
Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Butter
NUTS AND DRY FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
5 to 7 Almonds, 1- Walnut, 5 to 6 Raisins, 2 Figs (soak in water overnight), Flax seeds,
TO BE AVOIDED
Cashew nuts, Peanuts, Pistachio
DRINKS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade soup, Carrot juice, Wheatgrass juice, Bitter Gourd juice, Aloe Vera juice, Amla juice
TO BE AVOIDED
Alcohol, Carbonated beverages, Canned and Packaged soup, Canned fruit juices, Lemon water, Caffeinated drinks like Coffee and Tea
OTHER FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade only, Jaggery
TO BE AVOIDED
All Bakery Products or Processed foods, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods, Too much salty food, Cocoa Powder.
HOME REMEDIES
CORIANDER SEEDS
Boil 4 – 5 leaves in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
HERBAL TEA
Boil ½ tsp each of Fennel, Coriander, Cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
GINGER TULSI TEA
Boil 1 inch piece of Ginger, 5-6 Basil leaves, and add a pinch of Black Pepper in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
FLAXSEED
Roasted Flax seed 1 tsp with normal water can be consumed, after meals
DIET TIPS
- Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
- Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast.
- 6 Soaked Almonds + 2 Dates per day.
- Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly.
- Outdoor activity should be increased like jogging, cycling, and running.
NOTE
A healthy and balanced diet can be effective to achieve the optimum uric acid level. It can also provide energy and nutrients that are sufficient to maintain optimal health and reduces the risk of gout.