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Treating gout through diet:
Free gout recipes
An effective method for treating gout naturally is to limit purines in the diet. Purines are broken down into uric acid and gout is caused by elevated levels of uric acid. To learn more on what causes gout click here.
Before we get to the recipes: Some gout basics
Avoid seafood: One strategy for treating gout is to avoid seafood, which is high in purines and has been strongly linked in a large research study to the development of gout. See our page on gout foods to avoid.
Eat foods with vitamin C: A study that spanned 20 years and was published in the March 2009 Archives of Internal Medicine found evidence that vitamin C prevents gout by reducing levels of uric acid in the blood. This research project involved 46,994 men and took place from 1986 to 2006. Results indicated that men who consumed 1,500 milligrams or more of vitamin C had a 45 percent lower risk of developing gout compared to those who ingested less that 250 milligrams daily. The men obtained vitamin C through diet and/or supplements.
Drink plenty of water: Treating gout naturally can be as simple as keeping hydrated. A study presented at the 2006 annual scientific meeting of the American College of Rheumatology concluded that dehydration was associated with gout attacks. Consuming 8 glasses of water daily also helps the body flush out uric acid.
To review more methods for treating gout naturally, visit our page, Gout Home Remedies.
Treating Gout through Cooking: 3 Gout Recipes
Given the prevelance of gout (an estimated 3 to 5 million cases in the United States and becoming more common), and gout's link to diet, there has been growing interest in gout-friendly recipes. The following three recipes come from the Recipe Finder at www.prevention.com, which allows a visitor to search for recipes according to common health conditions. All of these recipes were rated with 5 stars out of 5 by people who tried them and posted a review. As you can see from the recipes below, treating gout through diet does not have to be a boring affair.
Pasta Mediterranee
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
8 ounces penne
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup diced eggplant
1/4 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cubes
5 leaves fresh basil, chopped
sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
Boil pasta for five minutes or according to package directions. Drain. Saute vegetables in one tablespoon olive oil for four minutes. Remove from heat. In a frying pan, cook the pasta and vegetables in one tablespoon olive oil for three minutes and remove from heat. Mix in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and basil leaves. Season with freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, and more olive oil to taste.
Nutrition facts for Pasta Mediterranee:
CALORIES - 665.9,
FAT - 23.9 G,
SATURATED FAT - 6.6 G,
CHOLESTEROL - 26.5 MG,
SODIUM - 68.9 MG,
CARBOHYDRATES - 87.3 G,
TOTAL SUGARS - 7.3 G,
DIETARY FIBER - 3.4 G,
PROTEIN - 23.3 G
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Here's another delicious option for treating gout naturally:
Three-Bean Soup
Serves: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes, Cook time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (19 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (19 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups cut green beans
Directions:
1. Place the broth, tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, garlic, rosemary, oregano, savory, pepper, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the green beans and turnip. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the turnip is tender.
Nutrition facts for Three-Bean Soup:
CALORIES - 231.9,
FAT - 0.3 G,
SATURATED FAT - 0 G,
CHOLESTEROL - 0 MG,
SODIUM - 718.7 MG,
CARBOHYDRATES - 34.3 G,
TOTAL SUGARS - 5.6 G,
DIETARY FIBER - 12.1 G,
PROTEIN - 10.0 G
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Treating gout while eating dessert?!
Strawberry Tart
With Oat-Cinnamon Crust
Serves: 6
Prep time: 20 minutes, Cook time: 15 minutes, Chill: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
CRUST -
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup whole grain pastry flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
FILLING -
1/4 cup strawberry all-fruit spread
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 pints strawberries, hulled
Directions:
1. To make the crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir in the oil and 2 tablespoons of the yogurt to make a soft, slightly sticky dough. If the dough is too stiff, add the remaining 1 tablespoon yogurt.
3. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and pat evenly into a 10" circle. If the dough sticks to your hands, coat them lightly with cooking spray.
4. Place a 9" cake pan on the dough and trace around it with a sharp knife. With your fingers, push up and pinch the dough around the outside of the circle to make a 9" circle with a rim 1/4" high.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until firm and golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
6. To make the filling: Meanwhile, in a small microwaveable bowl, combine the all-fruit spread and vanilla extract. Microwave on high power for 10 to 15 seconds, or until melted.
7. Brush a generous tablespoon evenly over the cooled crust. Arrange the strawberries evenly over the crust. Brush the remaining spread evenly over the strawberries, making sure to get some of the spread between the strawberries to secure them.
8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the spread has jelled.
Possible substitution: Since cherries are well known for treating gout naturally, you may want to try this recipe with canned cherries or fresh bing cherries. Read our page about gout and cherries.
Nutrition facts for Strawberry Tart with Oat-Cinnamon Crust:
CALORIES - 165.7,
FAT - 2.5 G,
SATURATED FAT - 0.2 G,
CHOLESTEROL - 0 MG,
SODIUM - 58.8 MG,
CARBOHYDRATES - 34.1 G,
TOTAL SUGARS - 14.6 G,
DIETARY FIBER - 5.1 G,
PROTEIN - 3.7 G
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