DIET CHART FOR GOUT

INTRODUCTION

Gout or Gouty Arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood. It can cause crystals of uric acid to be formed, which will deposit in joints and cause pain, tenderness, irritation, inflammation and redness mostly in the bigger toe and fingers. Usually, high-purine foods, Seafood and fat-rich foods may cause the accumulation of uric acid in joints. A low-purine and low-fat diet can help to maintain a healthy weight and prevent it.

Gout

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

TO BE CONSUMED

Whole Grains like Wheat, Barley (Yava), Brown Rice, Wheat Bran, Wheat Germ, Riceflakes, Puffed Rice, Buckwheat

TO BE AVOIDED

Refined Grains, White Rice, White Refined Flour and its Products

VEGETABLES

TO BE CONSUMED

Carrot, Red and White Cabbage, Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Ridge / Sponge Gourd, Round Gourd, Ash Gourd, Squash, Amaranth Greens, Beet greens, Parsley, Potatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Zucchini, Coriander Leaves, Turnips, Eggplant, Celery, Sweet Potatoes, Wild Spinach, Okra

TO BE AVOIDED

Canned, Dried & Frozen Vegetables, Raw Vegetables, Broccoli, Peas, Asparagus, Lemons, Collard greens, Kale, Mushroom, Bell pepper, Spinach, Mustard Greens and Other Green leafy vegetables, Tomato, Beans, Taro roots, Cauliflower

PULSES

TO BE CONSUMED (ONE KATORI DAL EVERYDAY)

Split & Whole Yellow Moong, Green Moong & Pink Lentils, Split Chickpeas, Pigeon Peas (NOTE: Must Add 1 tsp Cow’s Ghee in Every Bowl of Cooked Lentil)

TO BE AVOIDED

All Other Heavy Lentils like Black Grams, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans, Black Lentils, Soybean, Horse Gram, Sprouts, Pinto Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Dried or Frozen Pulses

DAIRY PRODUCTS

TO BE CONSUMED

Goat’s & Cow’s Milk in Moderation

TO BE AVOIDED

Avoid All other Milk & Milk Products

FRUITS

TO BE CONSUMED

All in Moderation – Apple, Pear, Papaya, Pomegranate, Figs, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Fresh Coconut, Peach

TO BE AVOIDED

Canned, Dried & Frozen Fruits, Java Plums, Prunes, Dates, Sugarcane

DRY FRUITS & SEEDS

TO BE CONSUMED

All Soaked Overnight – 5 to 7 Almonds, 1 Walnut, 5 to 6 Raisins, 2 Figs, Flax seeds

TO BE AVOIDED

Peanuts, Pistachio, Cashew

SPICES

TO BE CONSUMED

All in Moderation – Turmeric, Rosemary, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sesame, Cumin, Carom, Ginger, Coriander, Rock Salt, Black Pepper, Long Pepper

TO BE AVOIDED

Excess Salt, Red Chili  **Nearly all the Spices are to be Limited. Only Plain and Simple Food should be Preferred.

FATS / OILS

TO BE CONSUMED

Cow’s Ghee, Olive Oil, Mustard Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil

TO BE AVOIDED

Unsaturated Fats, Refined Oil, Palm Oil, Butter

NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Egg White, Lean Meat, Skinless Chicken (75-100 gm), Meat Soup of Pigeon, King Quail, Lava, Partridge

TO BE AVOIDED

Avoid All Other Non-Vegetarian Food

OTHER FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Homemade Food Only, Jaggery / Brown Sugar, Homemade Soups, Fresh Homemade Green Tea without Lemon

TO BE AVOIDED

Packaged, Canned, Processed, Fried, Spicy, Junk and Bakery Products, Refined Sugar, Cream-based Liquors, Alcohol, Soft drinks

OTHER TIPS / RECOMMENDATIONS

** Alterations in the diet is very important as diet plays a 70% role in managing any condition and the rest 30% is done by medication. Moreover, performing some changes in your lifestyle is equally of great help as it also helps in tridosha pacification)

  • CCF Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of Fennel, Coriander, Cumin in 3 Cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup, Strain and Drink.
  •  Ginger Tulsi Tea – Boil 1 inch piece of Ginger, 5-6 Basil leaves, and add a pinch of Black Pepper in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup, Strain and Drink.
  •  Juices – Carrot Juice, Wheatgrass Juice, Bitter Gourd Juice, Aloe Vera Juice, Amla Juice.
  • Do not skip any meal, especially breakfast.
  • Increase Consumption of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  • Must Drink 8- 10 glasses of water daily.
  • Walking for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
  • Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
  • Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
  • In General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
  • Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.
  • Avoid suppression of natural urges such as urination, defecation, sleep, hunger, sneezing etc.
  • Avoid eating too late at night. Do not sleep immediately after meals.
  • Do not sleep for long hours, avoid anger, stress, long travelling, smoking as well as drinking.

Things in this Diet Chart May Vary Patient to Patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so Better to Consult Our Ayurveda Experts for Better Results.