Gout Recipes: Your First Line of Defense against Joint Inflammation

Ideal gout recipes adhere to the fact that minimizing meat and fat in the diet can lower the amounts of uric acid in the bloodstream and therefore prevent the joints from becoming inflamed. So, for many sufferers of this disease, a diet made up mostly of fruits and vegetables should be the norm.

Specifically, do not forget to include fruits that have high levels of Vitamin C. And always drink plenty of water along with the recommended dishes that help fight gout.

One example of an ideal anti-gout meal can be found in the classic coleslaw. Your main gout-fighting ingredient here is the shredded cabbage, which can be around 1 to 2 pounds. You will also need some vinegar, a pinch of sugar or another natural sweetener and salt. Some low fat butter and non-fat whipping cream are also essential to make the coleslaw tastier.

Plus, you will need 2 lightly beaten large eggs. Simply combine vinegar, sweetener, salt, whipping cream and the eggs in a saucepan and then cook until the mixture thickens. As you cook, remember to constantly stir the mixture with a whisk. When it is done, add some butter, make sure that it melts into the mix. And then, just pour all of it onto the shredded cabbage and then toss. Cover the coleslaw and let it chill for a few minutes and enjoy. This meal is simple and complete even if it has no meat.

But if you are thinking that gout recipes are bland and should always be green and leafy, think again. Sure you can still enjoy a variety of foods without risking a gout attack. You can definitely munch on tuna, salmon, pineapple, bananas, and tomatoes among other stuff. You can even eat meat as long as you do it sparingly and only with lean parts.

And contrary to popular belief, not all nuts and legumes can be bad for gout. As a matter of fact, doctors recommend that you eat soy products and walnuts. These are important sources of healthy essential fatty acids. For pain relief, you can try cherry fruits or natural juice available in bottles.