Dried tea
Dates are high in potassium, which helps enhance kidney function, promoting the excretion of uric acid through urine.
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), potassium can reduce the risk of urate crystallization in joints, thereby supporting gout prevention.
Health effects:
Helps control blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.
Provides natural energy without increasing the risk of inflammation.
Eat 2-3 dried dates per day or use them as an ingredient to prepare dishes.
Dried plums
Prunes contain polyphenols and anthocyanins, two compounds with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce inflammation in joints affected by gout.
Consuming dried plums helps reduce uric acid levels and protect bones from damage caused by gout.
Dried plums help improve digestive function, limiting constipation.
Providing vitamin K helps improve bone and joint health.
How to use: Use as a snack or soak in warm water for easier digestion.
Dry grapes
Scientific facility:
Dried grapes contain boron, an important mineral that helps reduce the risk of arthritis and protect cartilage.
Health effects:
Providing quick energy without sudden increases in blood sugar.
Supports cardiovascular health thanks to its antioxidant content.
Add the raisin to yogurt, salad or eat it directly as a snack.
Dried apples
Dried apples contain malic acid, which helps neutralize uric acid in the blood and prevent urate crystallization in joints.
According to the National kidney Federation (NKF), a diet rich in alkaline foods like dried apples can help reduce the risk of developing gout.
Health effects:
Helps maintain pH balance in the body, limiting chronic inflammation.
Providing fiber helps improve the digestive system.
Can be used to make tea, make dessert or eat directly.
Dried figs
Dried figs contain magnesium, a mineral that supports kidney function and helps excrete uric acid more effectively.
A diet rich in magnesium can help reduce the risk of urate stone formation, a common complication of gout.
Can be eaten directly or soaked in water before use to increase digestive efficiency.
Dried kumquat trees
Dried kumquat contains anthocyanin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that helps reduce inflammation and pain caused by gout.
According to the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Research (NIFA), anthocyanin can inhibit the enzyme xanthine oxidase, reducing uric acid synthesis.
How to use: Use as a topping for yogurt, smoothies or eat directly.
Dried strawberries
Dried strawberries contain vitamin C and ellagic acid, which help enhance kidney function and promote the excretion of uric acid.
Research from the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) shows that consuming foods rich in vitamin C helps reduce the risk of gout by 30%.
Can be added to herbal tea or eaten with nutritious nuts.
