Gout is related to diet. It's not 100% a solution, but it can turn frequent attacks rare. Hopefully these simple and delicious meal ideas can help you manage your gout.
These meals focus on low purine foods, key nutrients, and moderate serving sizes.
You can add any of these to a meal planner or recipe book.
1. Portobello Veggie Burgers with Goat Cheese
A low-purine diet consisting of more vegetarian options can work along with medication to lower the levels of uric acid and the risk of recurring gout attacks. Meats tend to be higher in purines, so substitute them with low-purine items, such as lentils, vegetables, and mushrooms. This delicious Portobello Veggie Burger is the perfect ‘meaty’ dish to help you try new vegetarian options. If you cant find a creamy goat cheese locally, try here.
2. Eggs & Grapefruit Breakfast Box
Getting enough vitamin C in your diet helps the kidneys remove more uric acid in the urine which lowers overall uric acid levels and the risk of gout. This four-ingredient breakfast takes just 10 minutes to prepare and fulfills your daily vitamin C needs.
It's just eggs, grapefruit, avocado and cheese.
3. Dark Chocolate Almond Mousse
Fructose can increase the risk of gout and gout attacks, even though they’re not purine-rich. You can satisfy your sweet tooth with this sugar-free mousse which has the bonus of packing 10 grams of fiber.
4. Roasted Veggie Pasta
Many flavonoids found in legumes and other plant foods inhibit xanthine oxidase lowering the risk of gout attacks. If you want to transition to a meatless pasta dish, this veggie-packed chickpea pasta option will be a sure hit! A bonus is it provides over half of your fiber and iron needs and 21 grams of plant-powered protein.
5. Cherry Lemon Smoothie
Cherries are known to help prevent gout attacks by lowering uric acid levels and reducing inflammation. This sweet and tangy smoothie is a super fun way to introduce more cherries into your meal plan.
6. Citrus, Fennel & Chicken Rice Bowl
Organ meats like kidney, heart, and liver are the highest in purines whereas white meats contain lower amounts of purines. Chicken breast has a moderate purine load and can still be included in your weekly meal plan. A popular summer-inspired recipe pairs chicken breast with spinach, orange, and whole grains which provide important gout-friendly nutrients like vitamin C and fiber.
7. Stone Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese
Research shows that low-fat dairy products may help prevent gout attacks by reducing blood uric acid levels. Cottage cheese is a nutritious, low-fat, protein-packed dairy option that can be added to breakfast or a snack. Pair it with stone fruits and basil for the perfect flavor combination.
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