What should I pay attention to in the diet of gout patients?

  1, abstain from eating foods high in purines Animal offal (liver, intestine, kidney, brain), seafood (abalone, crab, lobster, salmon, sardine, tuna, carp, sea bass, trout, cod), shellfish, meat (beef, lamb, duck, goose, pigeon), soy food, lentils, spinach, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, gumbo, wheat bark 2, abstain from eating foods high in cholesterol Animal offal (liver, intestine, kidney, brain), fatty meat, squid, fish, cuttlefish 3, abstain from alcohol Once the blood alcohol concentration is as high as 200mg/dl, the blood lactic acid will increase with the oxidation process of ethanol. Fatty meat, squid, fish, cuttlefish 3, abstain from alcohol Once the blood alcohol concentration is as high as 200mg/dl, the lactic acid in the blood will increase with the oxidation process of ethanol, so that the kidneys of uric acid excretion is blocked, and as a result, the blood uric acid increases.  4. Quit eating acidic food: such as coffee, fried food and high-fat food. The imbalance of acid and alkaline will affect the body function and increase the burden of liver and kidney.  (1) Eat foods with high potassium: bananas, broccoli, celery, etc. Potassium can reduce the precipitation of uric acid and help to excrete uric acid from the body.  According to Chinese medicine, foods that strengthen the kidneys can help excrete uric acid. On weekdays, you can drink a decoction of Six Flavors of the Earth (Shu Di, Cornus Officinalis, Shan Yao, Ze Di, Dan Pi, Fu Ling) to nourish the yin and tonify the kidneys. Note: If the joints are inflamed during the period, do not eat cherries (Cheerios) and strawberries (strawberries) with tonic, so as not to exacerbate the inflammation, but after the inflammation should be eaten more, has the effect of strengthening the body and kidney.  (2) In addition to strengthening the kidneys, it is also appropriate to eat more qi and blood circulation, tendons and activation of the food: for example, can be used mulberry (five money for one person) boiled sugar water, but do not put eggs, you can add lotus seeds.  (3) Apple cider vinegar with honey This is a traditional Western treatment method, which has been proved to be effective in many clinical tests. Apple cider vinegar contains pectin, vitamins, minerals (phosphorus and potassium) and enzymes. The acidic content of apple cider vinegar is antiseptic and helps to eliminate toxins from joints, blood vessels and organs. Regular consumption of apple cider vinegar can regulate blood pressure, open blood vessels, lower cholesterol, and help treat arthritis and gout. After meal, add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of honey into half cup of warm water and drink it well.  6. Maintain proper weight. You should do moderate amount of aerobic exercise, such as swimming and Tai Chi. There is a saying in Chinese medicine: “When the qi moves, the blood moves, and when the blood moves, the wind will be destroyed”. Therefore, the treatment of gout should focus on nourishing the qi, moving the blood and consolidating the kidneys, so that when the qi and blood flow smoothly, uric acid will not accumulate.