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Gout is an extremely painful inflammation of the joints caused by a buildup of needle-sharp uric-acid crystals. If you’re prone to gout, the foods you eat — and don’t eat — play a key role in keeping your joints pain-free.
You can reduce your risk of another gout attack by following these guidelines: Supplements
Avoid alcohol: Cut down alcohol intake drastically. If necessary, avoid all alcohol or restrict drinking to less than two drinks a day. Avoid gorging: Avoid rich, heavy meals which contain lots of fat and purines. Avoid purines: Avoid high-purine foods such as liver, kidneys, sweetbreads, sardines, anchovies, fish roes (eggs and caviar) and meat extracts. Drink water: Drink six or more glasses of water throughout the day and a glass at night before going to bed to help the kidneys excrete uric acid. Go easy on caffeinated drinks: Don't overdo tea and coffee drinking and switch to rooibos tea if you find your joints start aching after a coffee/tea binge. By Michelle Pascal, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
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Michelle Pascal
Michelle, owner of Quantum Vitamins, is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) and chef who lives in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia. >>More Categories
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