DIET CHART FOR GOUT

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.