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Diet during gout
Hello , Can I eat fresh water fish like Rohu, catla, malli, singhara, Hilsa etc and dairy product like fresh cow milk, paneer , curd etc during gout attack. Please suggest .
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Healthy morning,
When managing gout, a condition that causes sudden and severe pain , redness , swelling in joints due to elevated uric acid levels , a carefully planned diet is essential.
Foods to include:
1. Low -fat dairy products
2. Complex carbs
3. Fruits and vegetables:
Cherries, citrus fruits, berries, apples, bananas and
Green leafy, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber and
Carrots.
Foods to limit :
1. High purine foods :
Organ meat, red meat, shellfish and seafood
2. Alcohol
3. Sugar foods and beverages
General tips:
1. Hydration:
Drink plenty of water to help flush out excess uric acid .
2. Limit alcohol:
Alcohol can raise uric acid levels. If you consume
Alcohol, limit to moderate levels or avoid it during
Gout flare ups
3. Control your weight:
Excess body weight increases uric acid level
4. Eat smaller, more frequent meals:
This can help maintain balanced blood sugar and
Prevent excessive spikes in uric acid levels.
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Avoid beer,prawns,Red meat,asparagus,mushrooms ,all purine rich foods.
Have lots of water
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Good evening!
You can avoid fish like shell fish, sardine, tuna and anchovies. Other fish can be had in moderate amounts may be once in 10-15 days.
Low-fat milk/ curd should be fine.
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Low purine foods are helpful along with ayurvedic herbs.
Consult on app personally regarding same
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Avoid dairy products. Prefer small fishes over big ones as they are rich in omega fatty acids.
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During gout try to less intake of high purine foods . like-big size fishes,fish eggs,pulses etc.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Follow a low Purine diet in gout problem
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