In addition to treatment drugs when indicated, diet plays a role in supporting disease control. Among them, green vegetables are a group of foods that gout patients should prioritize, instead of being too worried and eliminating all vegetables containing purines.
Vegetables such as bok choy, mustard greens, and spinach can be regularly included in the menu of gout patients.
A common belief is that people with gout must completely abstain from purine-containing vegetables.
However, purines from vegetables and fruits are not considered purine-like from some purine-rich animal sources.
Therefore, after the age of 50, gout patients should not remove green vegetables from their meals because they are afraid of purines.
Vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and many plant compounds. Some vegetables are also rich in vitamin C and folate - nutrients studied for their relationship to uric acid metabolism.
Broccoli is also a convenient choice because it can be boiled, steamed or stir-fried with a moderate amount of oil. Gout patients can use this vegetable with rice, fish or suitable protein sources to create a balanced meal.
The important point is not to turn vegetable dishes into dishes with a lot of salt, grease or combined with types of visceral meat, or thick broth.
For people over 50, this is also a healthy approach for cardiovascular health and weight control - two important factors in gout management.
How to eat vegetables better for gout patients after age 50:
A simple principle is to increase vegetables and reduce food, which increases the risk of gout.
During meals, you can spend about half a plate on vegetables, prioritizing boiled, steamed, souped or stir-fried vegetables with little oil. Broccoli, bok choy, mustard greens, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes... can alternate to create diversity.
At the same time, you should limit alcohol, sugary drinks, red meat and foods rich in purines as directed by your doctor. Limit alcohol, purines and fructose-rich corn syrup; for overweight or obese people, weight loss is also recommended.
