Foods That Get Rid Of Gout - List Of Gout Friendly Foods

Gout occurs when uric acid builds up in the body. Sharp crystals develop in the joints throughout the body. especially in the big toes. This is where my husband used to get it.

Uric acid can also be deposited under the skin - it looks like little lumps - which are called tophi. Kidney stones are the result of a buildup of uric acids in the kidneys.

So you can see it is not a nice affliction. Very painful.

But the reason why a list of foods to get rid of gout will never be the complete answer is because most uric acid is derived from the metabolism of endogenous purine.

So although eating foods rich in purines does contribute to the total amount of uric acid in the blood it is not the main cause.


Experts suggest that you limit your intake of high purine meats and fish but studies have shown that high purine vegetables do not seem to do the same damage. So vegies are good.

Eat your greens - just like your mother told you to!

Each of the following has been PROVEN in medical studies. These are NOT "old wive's tales!" These are facts.

• Eating more dairy products (regardless of fat content) helps decrease blood uric acid levels
  
  
• Supplementation of 500 mg per day of vitamin C helps
  
  
• Wine consumption appears to be of benefit - although excess intake will give you a whole other lot of health problems!
  
  
• One study showed that men who ate 2 pieces fruit each day had 50% less risk of getting gout than those who ate half a piece of fruit each day.
  
  
• Cherries have been proven to help joint health and get rid of gout.
  
  
• A high intake of vegetable protein helps

But I'm sure you can see my point. You can't just live on these foods - you have to eat other food items as well and it is in that combination of what you can eat and what you can't eat that you will find the real cure.

A low purine diet for gout has shown to be very effective. The foods listed below are all low in purines.

butter
bread
cheese of all kinds (remember these are high in fat)
chocolate
cocoa
coffee
corn bread
eggs
fats of any kind
fruits of all kinds
fruit juices
gelatin
jello
macaroni
milk
noodles
nuts of all kinds (remember these are high in fat)
rice
sugar
sweets
tapioca
tea
wheat bread & wheat products

Vegetables Low in Purines
artichokes
beets
beet greens
broccoli
brussel sprouts
cabbage
carrots
celery
corn
cucumbers
eggplant
endive
kohrabi
lettuce
okra
parnsips
potato
pumpkin
rutabaga
sauerkraut
string beans
summer squash
swiss chard
tomato
turnips
The above are vegetables that are low in purines but even high purine vegetables do not appear to cause a rise in uric acid blood levels.

The Ultimate Gout Formula

The Ultimate Gout Formula is a proprietary herbal blend that contains phytonutrients that contribute to the support of the liver. It is in the liver where the protein break-down products that cause gout, purines and uric acid, tend to accumulate to harmful levels. The Ultimate Gout Formula aids in the processing of those compounds by providing the liver with all of the needed nutrients required to eliminate the harmful build up of uric acid. Gout is caused when there is over production of uric acid in normal purine metabolism in the body. High blood levels of uric acid in turn causes sodium monourate crystals to collect in the joint fluid and joint coverings leading to gout, a painful stiff swollen joint. Through the use of certain kinds of medications, a proper diet and exercise, gout sufferers will be able to successfully treat their condition.

This is my famous Cherry Smoothie. Every ingredient in this - except the ice - is known to lower the chance of you getting gout.

1 cup non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
half cup orange juice
quarter cup tart cherry juice concentrate
1 cup crushed ice

Put yogurt, banana, orange juice, cherry juice concentrate and crushed ice in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth and serve immediately.

This will make two servings of them most delicious fruit smoothie that is full of things to help the gout sufferer.

Two servings?

One for the husband (the gout sufferer) and one for the GoutWife, of course!