8 Types of Food that are Good for Uric Acid Patients, So It Doesn't Relapse

Kapanlagi.com - Gout has become a disease that haunts many people. This disease can attack anyone regardless of age. Gout is a condition where the sufferer experiences unbearable pain, swelling, and a hot sensation in the joints. In fact, all joints in the body are at risk of being affected by gout. However, the most commonly affected joints are the fingers, knees, ankles, and toes.

The causes of gout are varied, but generally it is because the body is unable to process and eliminate waste substances. As a result, waste substances accumulate in the blood and cannot be excreted. Normally, uric acid dissolves in the blood and is excreted through urine. This disease generally affects people aged 30 and above. However, an unhealthy lifestyle causes many young people to suffer from this disease.

Therefore, knowing what foods are good to consume becomes one way to treat gout so that it does not recur. In addition, you should also be careful in choosing good foods for your body's health. So, what are the recommended foods for gout sufferers? Summarizing from several sources, here are the types of foods that are good to consume for gout sufferers.

1. Fruits

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The good food to consume for uric acid sufferers is fruits. However, you should also choose fruits that are low in purine. It is advisable to choose fruits that contain vitamin C or fruits that do not have high sugar content. Good fruits to consume are papaya, orange, pineapple, apple, grape, pear, and others. Fruits are not only good for uric acid, but also for digestion.

2. Vegetables

If you consume fruits, it is incomplete without including vegetables. Yes, vegetables are indeed good to consume for uric acid sufferers. This is because vegetables have many nutrients that are needed by the body. However, not all types of vegetables are good to consume for uric acid sufferers.

It is advisable to choose vegetables that have low purine content such as red cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, kale, cucumber, lettuce, and potato. In addition, it is also important to ensure that the vegetables to be consumed are properly processed to maintain their nutritional content.

3. Yogurt

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Popular drink in various parts of the world is also sought after by many people because of its delicious taste. Apparently, yogurt is also one type of food that is good for people with gout. This dairy product made through bacterial fermentation has many types depending on the composition, shape, processing process, and type. Choose low-fat yogurt to help reduce the risk of gout disease.

4. Increase Water Consumption

It is common knowledge that drinking water is very beneficial for the health of the body, including for people with gout. Therefore, many suggest that we drink 2 liters or 8 glasses of water per day. Because, drinking water is proven to help eliminate toxins from the body, including excess uric acid levels. The good drinking rule is early in the morning before breakfast, before meals, and after meals.

5. Consumption of Omega-3 Rich Foods

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For gout sufferers, it is advisable to avoid foods high in fat. This is because gout sufferers usually have excess body weight. So, avoiding fatty foods such as fried foods aims to maintain the body's ideal weight.

It is better to replace them with foods rich in omega-3. This is because it can strengthen joint cartilage and reduce pain caused by inflammation. Some foods rich in omega-3 include fish, salmon, tuna, freshwater fish, almonds, and sunflower seeds.

6. Fulfill Carbohydrate Needs

For gout sufferers, carbohydrates are very important and are one of the main sources of energy. In fact, gout patients are relatively given high amounts of carbohydrates, which is 65-75 percent of the total calories obtained. Complex carbohydrates such as rice, cassava, bread, and sweet potatoes are very good for gout sufferers as they can help excrete uric acid through urine.

In addition, it is advisable to avoid foods such as candy, sweeteners, and syrups as they can increase uric acid levels in the blood.

7. Chicken or Duck

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Until now, of course, we know that meat is one type of food that should be avoided for people with gout. However, it turns out that there are also types of meat that can be consumed by people with gout such as chicken or duck.

This is because both types of food have lower purine content compared to red meat. You can process them into food that is rich in natural spices such as lemon and spices. Because these ingredients are also very suitable for people with gout.

8. Eggs

Furthermore, eggs are a good type of food to be consumed by people with gout. Eggs themselves are a type of animal food that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and low in purine. In fact, it is very easy to process eggs. You can turn them into a variety of delicious foods such as boiled eggs or rolled omelettes.

Those are a variety of good foods to be consumed by people with gout. In addition to paying attention to the foods that are good to be consumed, you also need to pay attention to the foods that need to be avoided. Hopefully, this information is beneficial.

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