Cherry
Among the foods of interest, cherries are a prominent choice to help support reducing uric acid thanks to some active ingredients such as anthocyanins and polyphenols.
For gout patients, fresh or frozen cherries without added sugar can be used as snacks. What should be avoided is that syrups or cherries juice contain a lot of sugar, because sugary drinks are not beneficial for weight control and metabolism.
Sugar-free low-fat yogurt
Another suitable snack is low-fat yogurt, without added sugar.
Gout patients can apply the DASH diet model, which includes low-fat or non-fat dairy products, while increasing vegetables and whole grains. This diet both supports cardiovascular health and can contribute to reducing urate levels.
Regular use of milk and low-fat dairy products can help support lowering blood uric acid.
A box of low-fat yogurt combined with fresh fruit can be a simple snack, and also help replace sugary and energy-rich candies.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Apples, oranges, strawberries, melons, or other fresh fruits can also become suitable snacks. It is important to prioritize eating whole fruits instead of drinking juice with added sugar.
A diet that supports gout control should prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
Nuts
Almonds, walnuts or some non-salt, non-sugar-coated nuts can also be chosen as snacks. These foods provide unsaturated fats, plant protein and some micronutrients.
However, nuts have high energy density. Therefore, overweight or obese people should control their portion size instead of eating continuously throughout the day.
People with gout need to remember that diet is part of a disease control strategy, along with maintaining a reasonable weight, limiting alcohol, and adhere to hypouricemic medication as directed by your doctor.
