Water spinach is a popular vegetable, rich in fiber, iron and antioxidants. However, for people at risk of increased urichoac acid or suffering from gout, eating water spinach should also be noted.
According to the National Kidney Foundation, some vegetables - although not classified as purines - can still indirectly affect uric acid metabolism if eaten too much and processed incorrectly.
Water spinach does not contain many purines such as red meat or seafood, but if eaten with dishes rich in animal protein such as beef hotpot, grilled meat, or seasoned with a lot of shrimp paste, sweet potato... it will cause the body to consume more Nhan purines, indirectly increasing uric acid. In addition, stir-fried water spinach and stir-fried meat also pose a high risk for gout patients if consumed regularly.
How to eat water spinach safely:
- Housewives should boil or steam, limit stir-frying with a lot of oil or eat with high-protein dishes.
- mothers should only have a menu of about 2 - 3 meals/week, each time not more than 100g of ripe vegetables.
- Eat with white rice, tofu, vegetable soup to balance nutrition.
- Drink enough water and combine light exercise after meals to support uric acid excretion.
A study from the Arthritis Foundation also shows that a diet rich in green vegetables, limited in red meat, has the effect of supporting the reduction of gout recurrence and stabilizing uric acid levels.
