People with high uric acid levels often face the risk of gout arthritis - a disease that causes severe pain in the joints. In addition to taking prescription drugs, adjusting your diet is one of the important ways to control uric acid and prevent disease recurrence, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Here is a suggestion for 4 balanced nutritional dishes, limiting purines - compounds that increase uric acid, while effectively supporting anti-inflammation and eliminating uric acid:
1. Fragrant soft brown rice
Brown rice is rich in fiber, which helps stabilize blood sugar and supports the excretion of uric acid through urine. Compared to white rice, brown rice has a lower glycemic index and is less likely to cause weight gain - a factor that worsens gout.
2. Tofu-boiled mustard soup
Cabbage is an alkaline vegetable, rich in vitamin C and fiber. When combined with tofu - a source of plant protein that is not high in purines, the soup is both refreshing and helps neutralize acid in the body.
3. Steamed salmon with ginger lemongrass
According to the Cleveland Clinic, people with gout should eat fatty fish rich in omega-3 such as salmon and mackerel (maximum 2 meals/week). Omega-3 helps reduce inflammation and protect joints. appearing slow instead of frying helps retain nutrients without increasing blood fat.
4. Cucumbers mix olive oil and roasted sesame
Cucumbers contain a lot of water and potassium, which help diuretic and excrete uric acid. Mixing with extra virgin olive oil and roasted sesame oil helps increase good fats, fight antioxidants and reduce arthritis.
Additional notes:
Avoid animal organs, red meat, and seafood with a lot of shells (shrimp, crab) because they contain a lot of purines.
Drink enough 2 - 2.5 liters of water per day to help the kidneys filter out uric acid.
Limit alcohol and carbonated soft drinks - factors that increase the risk of disease.
