Gout and fasting are quite closely linked. Gout can be triggered by diet variations and changes. Eating too much of certain food items can lead to a flare up. At the same time, crash dieting or fasting can also lead to a gout flare-up. When you fast, the body processes fat stored in tissues which is usually purine-rich and this leads to the rise in uric acid because of an increase in purine input. Fasting also increases dehydration which leads to a rise of uric acid.
You can control gout by controlling your intake of some foods and increasing your intake of foods that can reduce the uric acid levels. Remember to avoid fasting and drink plenty of water even while you improve your diet. Some of the foods you can and should eat to reduce uric acid levels include:
- Potassium-rich fruits like bananas, potatoes and green leafy vegetables
- Raw vegetable juice, especially carrot juice, cucumber juice, and if you can drink, even raw string bean juice
If you have high uric acid, you should also avoid some foods. These foods are high in purines and should be avoided till uric acid levels become normal.
- Red meat
- Eggs
- Anchovies
- Organ meat like kidney and liver
- Tuna and sardines
- Beans, legumes and lentils
- Turkey
- Asparagus
- Bacon
- Sugared drinks
- Excess salt
- Canned and processed food
- Liquor
- Tea and coffee
- Additional spices
All these tips are just guidelines. You might not want to adopt them completely. A doctor’s or a dietician’s guideline might work better.
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answered by G R