You are what you eat! Too much of the wrong foods sets you up for health complications like hypertension and gouty arthritis. There’s the short answer. You knew this already. Right? Now you want more facts? OK. About three out of four people with gout have high blood pressure. Another […]
When people get diagnosed with gout, most will heed their doctor’s order to cut down on high-purine foods. However, several gout sufferers may not be informed about the second part of fighting gout- what to eat to help the kidneys breakdown and flush out uric acid. Although there are hundreds of […]
Since there is a growing number of people turning to a vegetarian diet or vegan lifestyle, an undeniable shift is happening in the U.S. food and health industries. According to a report released by the Plant Based Foods Association and the Good Food Institute, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods […]
Does beer cause gout? Yes. Brewer’s yeast produces beer, but unfortunately, uric acid too. The main ingredient to make alcohol is also loaded with purines. If you’re getting frequent gout attacks and popping more pills, then you might want to get hammered less often. It’s definitely not what any beer […]
While proponents market the alkaline diet to help lose weight, prevent bone disease and even cure cancer, there is no clinical proof to support these claims. The diet may fall short in certain areas, but it does reveal evidence on why alkalizing foods help prevent hyperuricemia and gout. This article […]
By definition, a condiment is a spice, sauce, or preparation that you add to food to enhance flavor. Then there are some that not only liven up your meals, but also contain gout-fighting properties. There are five gout-fighting condiments that help control uric acid levels are: ginger, turmeric, chicory, apple […]
Cherries are considered to be super fruits because of their high variety of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Like aces rank highest in some card games, cherries rank highest in foods that alleviate gout. Some chronic illnesses that cherries help defend are heart disease, diabetes, cancer and arthritis. For gouty arthritis, […]
What did I eat to cause this ridiculous amount of pain? What food do I need avoid? These are the typical questions people ask when they experience their first full blown gout attack. The simple answer from research is eat less purine-rich foods to lower your risk of chronic gout. […]