gout sufferers – Food That Should Be Avoided For Gout Sufferers
For those of you that have had to deal with gout previously in your lives, you will understand it when I say that it can be one of the most painful inflictions to have. Some gout sufferers say that at it’s peak a simple thing like placing a blanket over the effected area can be excruciating. In this article we are going to help you define what the food that should be avoided for gout sufferers is and help you combat gout from a variety of different angles.
Gout is a form of arthritis that mainly attacks the big toes of men but it can also attack the fairer sex and affect other joints of the body such as the knee, the elbow, the fingers and the elbow, just to name a few. Unlike some forms of arthritis gout can be prevented from the inside out if you stay clear of the food that should be avoided for gout sufferers. Avoiding high purine foods is the best way to prevent and even cure gout that has already flared up.
Below is a list of food that should be avoided for gout sufferers. Some of the foods you would usually eat on a regular basis, others you may never eat but I have included the full list to make you as aware as possible.
- Seafood
- Red meat
- Gravy
- Kidneys
- Gizzards
- Fish Roe
- Lentils
- Mushrooms
- Scallops
- Shrimp
- Beans
- Yeast
- Alcohol
- Peas
As an addition to the food that should be avoided for gout sufferers vitamin C has been proven to be very effective. In a recent 2009 study, 1 group of people that were considered high risk for getting gout were give 1500mg of vitamin C on a daily basis. Another group of people in the same high risk of getting gout category were given only 100-200mg of vitamin C on a daily basis. The study was conducted over a period of months and it found that the people with the higher dosage of vitamin C had a 40% LESS chance of getting gout.
Since this study was conducted doctors now advise gout sufferers to take vitamin C in doses of 1500mg or more on a daily basis and 1000mg to maintain a barrier against gout when they are free from the infliction. Adding this simple supplement to the food that should be avoided for gout sufferers will help you cure and / or prevent gout from every affecting you again. To get your free 8 page gout curing handbook visit http://www.causes-of-gout.com
1. Fried Foods That Are Frightening
2. Steakhouse Stories That Scare
3. Manufacturers Mislead Many
4. Burgers That Are Bigger and Biggest
5. Awful Appetisers
6. Cakes and Cookies That Are Calorie Clogged
7. Diet Drinks That Deceive
8. High Calorie Horrors
9. Diet Disasters When Dining Out
10. Super Sized Servings That Sabotage Your Diet
1. Fried Foods That Are Frightening
Deep fried foods are nutritionally bad for you. If you enjoy going to fairs and carnivals, you may well be tempted to eat the strangest of concoctions. It’s amazing just what has been thrown into the deep fryer in the name of creativity.
But the only thing you are going to create is havoc with your weight loss diet.
2. Steakhouse Stories That Scare
Your local neighbourhood restaurant or steakhouse may be a Nutritional Nightmare.
Fried onions that are considered a Starter Dish are so full of Calories, Fat, Saturated Fat and with a high Salt content. And to go from bad to worse, the onions are usually served with a sauce that has even more Calories, Fat and Salt.
For the sake of your health, be sure you know your onions.
3. Manufacturers Mislead Many
Foods that are often labelled as healthy are just the opposite. Marion Nestle PhD, MPH a New York University Nutritional Professor in her book ‘What To Eat,’ talks of ‘Fruit Snacks’ that have absolutely no fruit in them but were just laden with sugar.
Don’t believe the adverts, read the labels carefully then decide for yourself if it’s right for you.
4. Burgers That Are Bigger and Biggest
Burgers are getting bigger and bigger. Burger King and others are taking a bun and piling on as many as four burgers, plus slices of cheese and strips of bacon. Just one of these burgers will give you more Calories than you should eat if having three meals a day.
If you really do want a burger, try ordering a plain burger. It could be served with a sauce, but it should be on the side not on top.
That will save you eating more Calories than you need.
5. Awful Appetisers
How about a Fundido as a snack before the main meal?
A Fundido is made up of a combination of cheese, pepperoni, bacon and sausage served with bread sticks.
If you are on a weight loss diet, a Fundido is a nutritional no-no.
6. Cakes and Cookies That Are Calorie Clogged
You are tempted to have a square of Starbucks Old Fashioned Crumb Cake to go with your coffee but that little square has 670 Calories in it.
And a piece of Cheesecake has enough Calories in it to make a mess of your weight loss diet, but the Cheesecake Factory adds Chocolate Candy, Mousse etc.
Nice for a treat once a year, but for the rest of the year … DON’T.
7. Diet Drinks That Deceive
High Calorie drinks are so deceptive. They don’t need chewing and go down real easy and they don’t fill you up. So how can this innocent looking cup of coffee be loaded with 490 – 580 Calories? It could be the chocolate or cream that is added.
To avoid piling on the Calories, order a small size cup of coffee with low fat milk and sweeteners.
8. High Calorie Horrors
When you are out shopping at the Mall you may be tempted by the delicious aromas of coffees, spicy pies and the mouth watering smell of freshly made doughnuts.
But giving in to temptation could mean you may consume a day’s worth of Calories in one delicious but none essential piece of confectionery.
Ok I’m being a spoil sport but, for the sake of your health and weight loss diet, you would be better to take along a snack of crackers and nuts or raw veggies. Enjoy.
9. Diet Disasters When Dining Out
Two decades ago, dining out was already beginning to be a disaster for the person who was on a weight loss diet. The menu offered high Calorie foods.
Things haven’t improved over the years; in fact they have become worse. On the menu in restaurants are such things as fried macaroni and cheese and cheese fries. Just oozing with fat and packed with Calories.
In order to keep to your diet change into a fluffy bunny rabbit and talk yourself into eating and enjoying salads.
10. Super Sized Servings That Sabotage Your Diet
Have you noticed how it’s not just fast food meals that have got bigger? So have bagels, pasta servings, salads and sandwiches. If you go out to a restaurant for a meal, most of the meals on the menu are going to be around 1 000 Calories.
The question to ask yourself is, do I really need this food? As Michelle May MD, author of ‘Am I Hungry?’ and ‘What To Do When Diets Don’t Work’ said, that ‘Once a person indulges in a decadent dessert or monster burger, it triggers the ‘I’ve already blown my diet, so why bother,’ mentality.
Beyond that, May believes, the real horror may be the American mind set about food. We were raised to clean the plate, so we could be rewarded with a dessert, which further enhances our desire to eat sweets and meals without recognition of fullness,’ she says.
If you want to keep to your weight loss diet, learn what foods are best for you and avoid the ones that sabotage it.
About The Author
Eva Moffat an Ex- Nurse has helped many people with their Weight Loss problems over the years. Now it is your turn to be helped. For more of Eva’s practical help, visit Eva’s Weight Loss Site.
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February 11th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I had my very first gout attack last week. After the attack has completely subsided I took Zyloric to get rid of the excess uric acids. I first took Tramadol to relieve the pain. You can see the complete drug study of these medicines at http://medsheaven.com/index.html
Be sure to drink plenty of water or fluids to flush out the uric acids. Gout really Is a hassle. But if you know how to counter attack it once it appears your in the right track of taking care of yourself.