GOUT
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About Gout
Gout
is a common type of arthritis caused by excessive uric acid. It’s most
commonly located in the big toes, but also the rest of the foot or ankle, knee,
wrist, fingers and top of the ear. Gout
mainly affects men over the age of 30 and is extremely painful.
It is usually easily controlled by diet, elimination of alcohol, and slow
controlled weight loss if necessary.
Nutrition facts & Diet
Advice for Gout
These nutrition guidelines should be considered:
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During
an attack, eat only raw fruit (especially cherries, bilberries and other
red-blue berries which neutralize uric acid and contain anthocyanoside
antioxidants) and vegetables for two weeks, together with brown rice,
millet, and other grains, as well as a small quantity of well-chewed nuts.
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Invest
in a juicer and a book on juicing (see below) and have some every day,
particularly diluted celery juice.
After
the acute phase is over, eat some protein every day but don’t overdo it.
Investigate books by Victoria Boutenko.
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Drink
at least 1½ litres of spring, distilled or filtered water every day,
which will promote the excretion of uric acid and reduce the risk of
kidney stones.
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Eliminate
alcohol.
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Avoid
caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate).
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Avoid
organ meats, other meats, shellfish, brewer’s and baker’s yeast,
herring, sardines, mussels, mackerel and anchovies.
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Reduce
dried legumes, spinach, asparagus, fish, poultry, eggs and mushrooms.
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Avoid
fried foods, roasted nuts or hydrogenated vegetable oil.
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Avoid
white flour and sugar, and anything made from them.
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If
you are overweight, aim to lose the excess pounds slowly (crash diets may
increase uric acid levels).
Health Supplements and Gout
Often, a
combination of supplements may help in
alleviating this condition. You may wish
to consult a nutritional therapist for
personal advice. Supplements that may be
helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
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