In the case of serious diseases, particularly autoimmune diseases, medical treatment alone is not sufficient. In addition to medication, the patient is prescribed physiotherapy procedures and it is recommended to follow a special nutrition system. You also need a diet high in gout and uric acid.
What substances increase uric acid
Acute pain in the joints and redness of the skin indicate a disorder of uric acid metabolism and complications caused by its excess. Typically, the percentage of urea in the blood increases due to metabolic disorders. Acid-related salts turn to stones and cause gout and urolithiasis.
First of all, diseases occur in people who are genetically predisposed to them, but an unhealthy lifestyle also contributes to an increase in uric acid levels. Excessive consumption of alcohol, flour products, sweets, fatty and spicy foods, as well as improper, limited diet can lead to the development of the disease.
Gout diet is not temporary, it is permanent and it can not be broken. The principles of nutrition in gout can be distinguished:
- Complete exclusion of products containing purines: cocoa beans, tea, river fish, squid, herring, sardines, asparagus, spinach, legumes, fatty beef and pork products, liver.
- Decreased intake of proteins that increase urate content.
- Drink plenty of water to get rid of uric acid and salts.
- Eliminate or significantly reduce salt intake. If consumed, then in small quantities during cooking.
- Properly balanced diet and diet during which the body can get all the necessary substances without overload.
What foods can be taken
Since a diet high in gout and uric acid is constant, it should become a habit, a way of life. It is better to eat according to the plan, ie all products and dishes should be delivered in advance. Otherwise, there is a possibility of cracking and consuming a harmful product. Of course, for this you need to consult a doctor and make a list of allowed foods. The list of things to consume and from which you can prepare gout dishes includes the following products:
- Certain types of meat and fish (chicken, turkey, rabbit meat). The meat is just cooked and lean;
- sea Products;
- Eggs (not more than one per day);
- Vegetable oils (butter can also be consumed, but rarely and in limited quantities);
- Cereals (except rice) and pasta;
- It is recommended to eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and herbs, with a few exceptions - parsley, celery, radish;
- Dairy products should be low-fat - yogurt, kefir, fermented baked milk, unsalted cheese;
- Spices are best excluded, but sometimes you can use small amounts of bay leaf, cinnamon, vanilla, vinegar;
- Sweet only from natural products - honey, jam, marmalade;
- Alcohol should be excluded altogether, but in very rare cases more than 100 g of vodka may be allowed;
- From drinks - ordinary and mineral water, juices from permitted fruits, rose broth, chicory, fruit drink.
What not to eat
In addition to the food that is allowed to be eaten, you should also decide on the ones that can not only be eaten raw, but also the preparation of any dish:
- Sausages and fatty meats;
- Tomatoes, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach;
- Canned vegetables and canned fish and meat;
- Mushrooms in any form;
- Fatty dairy products;
- Animal fats;
- Plum;
- Smoked products (fish, meat);
- Spices;
- Sweets, especially with an abundance of cream;
- Spicy and salty cheese.
The list of permitted and prohibited products should be tailored to each individual case. If the patient has concomitant diseases such as diabetes or diseases of the internal organs, this should also be considered. It should also be noted that different types and stages of gout require temporary restrictions, even during the selected diet. So with aggravation, meat and fish are completely out of the question.
If a person suffers from swelling of the joints, then it is recommended to use watermelon and herbal decoction.
The right menu
It is important not only to know what can be consumed, but also under what conditions to decide which dishes are right for you. It is recommended to have nutritious and high-calorie but simple dishes for breakfast. Suitable for: cereals, cheesecakes, scrambled eggs with vegetables, pancakes. For lunch it is best to choose the first dishes of vegetables, cooked meat, steamed meat balls or cutlets, compotes, vegetable salads, milk soups and cereals.
Dinner should be light, but do not leave you feeling hungry. It is advisable to choose vegetable dishes, low-fat dairy products: vegetable and cottage cheese dishes, pancakes with jam, kefir, dried fruit, steamed fish with vegetables, etc. Sh. Once a week nutritionists recommend arranging a day of fasting. But by no means do without food! Ideal for such days are small amounts of fruits and vegetables, as well as sour.
In any case, the attending physician and dietitian should determine which foods can be taken and which should be excluded. It is not safe to choose a diet for yourself - in the process of treating one disease you can get another.