Green beans are rich in plant protein, soluble fiber, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and polyphenol antioxidants.
Unlike some foods rich in animal protein, which contain a lot of purines that easily increase uric acid, green beans have a low purine content and are safe for people at risk or suffering from gout.
Green beans are a food source that helps maintain nutritional balance, improve digestion and help prevent metabolic diseases.
Research published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology (2022) shows that green bean peel and seed extract contains flavonoids and phenolic acid that have anti-inflammatory effects, reducing oxidative stress.
This helps limit the formation and deposition of urate crystals in joints, a direct cause of gout.
Green beans are cool, naturally diuretic, helping the body increase the excretion of waste through the urinary tract. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) emphasizes that a diet rich in fiber and minerals such as potassium and magnesium from plants can support kidney function, thereby reducing the burden of uric acid excretion.
Being overweight and insulin resistance are factors that promote increased uric acid. A study in Nutrients Journal confirmed that eating green beans regularly helps improve insulin sensitivity, regulate blood sugar, thereby indirectly preventing the risk of increased uric acid.
How to prepare green beans for people with high uric acid
Lotus green bean porridge: both refreshing and soothing, suitable for breakfast or snack.
Roasted green bean water: a refreshing, diuretic drink, can be used instead of tea in the summer.
Pumpkin-based green bean soup: a rustic dish that helps detoxify, diuretic and purify the body.
Green bean dishes are easy to cook and eat, and help limit the absorption of purines from red meat and seafood, which are foods to limit when uric acid increases.
However, people with impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before increasing the amount of green beans, because the potassium in the seeds can affect electrolyte balance.
Do not eat too much during the day; the reasonable dose is about 2 - 3 meals/week.
When processing green bean water, you should limit sugar to avoid increasing the metabolic burden.
