GOUT – WEEKLY DIET PLAN

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, tenderness, redness, and inflammation. In this  disease due to defective  metabolism of uric acid , inflammation especially in the smaller bones of the feet occur . In the next stages it spreads to the ankles, knees, joints of hands, wrist, and elbow. Common symptoms are fever, itching, pricking pain, change in color of the skin, etc.

In Ayurveda  gout is correlated with  vata rakta. Vata rakta is a condition that  occurs when there is vitiation of  vata dosha and rakta dhatu due to various unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle .

The patient should focus on foods that will benefit their overall health and lower the risk of this metabolic syndrome. Here we mentioned some of the best foods that are very beneficial in gout patients

Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout

Avoid foods and drinks that are high in purines to help lower your chances of an attack.

You should stay away from these types of food:

• Beer and grain liquors (like vodka and whiskey)
• Red meat, lamb, and pork
• Organ meats, such as liver, kidneys, and glandular meats like the thymus or pancreas (you may hear them called sweetbreads)
• Seafood, especially shellfish like shrimp, lobster, mussels, anchovies, and sardines
• Sweetened products like soda and some juices, cereal, ice cream, candy, and fast food

Foods that can be taken for a Gout Diet

low-purine diet options include:

• Low-fat and nondairy fat products, like yogurt and skim milk
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Nuts, peanut butter, and grains
• Fat and oil
• Potatoes, rice, bread, and pasta
• Eggs (in moderation)
• Meats like fish, chicken, and red meat are fine in moderation (around 4 to 6 ounces per day).
• Vegetables: Carrot, Pumpkin, Turnip, Eggplant, Sweet potatoes, Cabbage, Fenugreek, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd.