Introduction

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood. Crystals of uric acid can be formed in this disease in the joints and results in pain, inflammation, irritation, tenderness and redness in the fingers and bigger toe. A low-purine and low-fat diet can help in maintaining healthy body weight and preventing gout.

In this segment, we’ll let you know about the foods which will help you in controlling the gout.

Early Morning

  • Curry leaves water
  • After 15 Min– Green tea/ Herbal tea

Breakfast

Veg Semolina (Veg upma)/ Broken Wheat Porridge (Veg Dalia)/ 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/ Rice flakes

Pre-Dinner

Soup (Home – made)

Dinner

Plain chapatti/ Boiled Rice/ Veg pulao/ Veg Khichdi/ Vegetable + Dal

Foods to Consume

Foods to Avoid

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 fennels, Coriander, Cumin in 3 Cups of water until 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 

  • Walking for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
  • Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
  • Skipping meals should be avoided, especially breakfast.
  • 6 Soaked Almonds +   2 Dates per day.
  • Water Intake should be increased to at least 8-10 glasses regularly.
  • Outdoor activities 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.