Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by an excess of a waste product called uric acid in the blood. when there is too much uric acid crystal in the joints so it can cause pain, tenderness, redness and inflammation.
Certain medications can be used as treatment to relieve symptoms and reduce uric acid levels. If you want to get cured from gout then you should start avoiding:
Alcoholic drinks.
Red meat especially organ meat such as liver or kidney.
Seafood such as lobster, crab, tuna etc.
Sugary drinks and foods high in fructose
Processed foods and refined carbohydrates
A healthful diet you can add in you diet for the cure of gout that is low-fat dairy, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts help reduce the levels of uric acid and are also good for a healthy heart.
- Water – at least eight glasses per day
- Low-fat dairy products – such as yogurt, cottage cheese
- Whole grains
- Eggs
- Some lean meats such as chicken – approximately 2 ounces per day
- Some fruits that are low in fructose, – strawberries and cherries, for example
- Vegetables – a diet rich in vegetables is good, such as spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, and cauliflower
- Vegetable oils such as olive, canola, sunflower
Interestingly, studies have shown that purine-rich vegetables such as pulses, spinach, mushrooms, and cauliflower do not increase the chances of developing gout. Oats also do not increase this risk, which is good news for the heart.
