Gout is one disease that is primarily affected by the foods you eat. That makes it something you will need to closely monitor during the holidays when food is all around and most of it isn\u2019t good for gout sufferers.<\/p>\n
Everyone knows holiday food isn\u2019t healthy but most don\u2019t want to have strict diets around the holidays. What fun would that be? Yet, those who have gout need to be aware because certain foods will trigger sudden attacks.<\/p>\n
Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid buildup is brought by foods high in purines. The two things that have high purine content are meats and alcohol. Those are the two things most prevalent on holiday menus.<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t avoid all things on the holiday meal but choosing what to include on your menu becomes important. Red meat has the highest level of purines so that shouldn\u2019t be a featured item. Many may think poultry and fish are fine but they aren\u2019t as good as you would think. Shellfish and organ meats are particularly high in purines.<\/p>\n
Alcohol should be completely avoided. Research shows drinking more than one beverage within 24 hours
\nraises the risk of a gout attack by 36%.<\/p>\n
You do want to have a good holiday meal. That is part of the holidays. It can happen if you plan good food substitutions.<\/p>\n
Charcuterie boards offer a host of different foods from which to choose so you can pick through the best
\noptions for gout and still have a full plate. Some items to pick from include cheeses, and nuts like almonds and walnuts. Pineapples, dried tart cherries, and avocados are also good options<\/p>\n
Chicken and duck are two good meat options instead of ham and steak. Vegetables that are loaded with Vitamin C are best. That includes tomatoes, carrots, onions, and peppers. They are good in fiber too.<\/p>\n
Desserts are tricky but you are lucky here because cherry cheesecake is good for those with gout.<\/p>\n
Those with gout can\u2019t take time off from their attack management. You must remain vigilant in monitoring your diet and getting exercise. This is important to avoid sudden gout attacks that could ruin your entire holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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