Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Art, I already sent this to you 11/27. Blessings, Joy Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005 High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine. Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products. Avoid High-Purine foods Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy Use in Moderation Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions. Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect. Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication. Advertisement Related Articles Healthy Eating Guidelines Other Nutrition and Health Topics FAQ Editor's Picks Calcium Pills - Which one is better? Psyllium - What is it? Butter or Margarine? Flax Seed Health Benefits Top 5 Super Foods: the Next Generation Empty Calories - What & Where? Hall of Shame vs. Hall of Fame Top 10 Nutrition Myths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Emailing: gout.htm Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005 High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine. Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products. Avoid High-Purine foods Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy Use in Moderation Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions. Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect. Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication. Advertisement Related Articles Healthy Eating Guidelines Other Nutrition and Health Topics FAQ Editor's Picks Calcium Pills - Which one is better? Psyllium - What is it? Butter or Margarine? Flax Seed Health Benefits Top 5 Super Foods: the Next Generation Empty Calories - What & Where? Hall of Shame vs. Hall of Fame Top 10 Nutrition Myths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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