1. Boiled or steamed green vegetables
Foreign sources recommend increasing fiber-rich vegetables such as mustard greens, broccoli, Malabar spinach, and spinach. Fiber helps reduce purine absorption, while supporting evening digestion to make the body lighter while sleeping.
2. Sweet potatoes or pumpkin
This is a slow starch group, low in purines, rich in fiber and potassium. Eating small amounts at night helps stabilize blood sugar, does not increase uric acid and creates a warm belly in cold weather.
3. Dilute oatmeal porridge
Oatmeal is well known by many international nutritional documents for people with high uric acid thanks to its soluble fiber content that helps reduce inflammation and stabilize weight. In the evening, you can use a small bowl, thin it to make it easier to digest.
4. Fresh fruits have a low sugar index
Apple, pear, strawberries, and blueberries are recommended because they are rich in antioxidants, do not contain purines and help reduce inflammation. Do not eat fruit that is too sweet or eat it too late.
5. A little unsalted seed
Almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds ( unsalted) contain good fats and magnesium, which help reduce inflammation and stabilize uric acid. Elderly people should only eat 5-7 nuts to avoid excess energy.
6. unsweetened yogurt or nut milk
Easy-to-digest protein helps keep blood sugar stable. Yogurt contains probiotics that help digestion better, reduce bloating - common in the elderly.
7. Drink enough warm water 1 hour before bed
International kidney associations emphasize that drinking enough water helps the kidneys excrete uric acid better. However, the elderly should only drink 100 - 150 ml before bed to avoid frequent urination.
