Can people with gout eat garlic?

Patients affected by gout must focus on correct and healthy treatment, and also pay attention to a reasonable and healthy diet. Gout patients can eat onions, which are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, potassium, etc., and have a certain effect of dilating blood vessels, and are indeed suitable for gout patients.

1. The benefits of eating onions for gout: Onions are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, and can dilate small blood vessels and promote blood circulation. Regular consumption of onions can reduce the deposition of cholesterol on the blood vessel walls and play a preventive and therapeutic role in cardiovascular disease. The trace elements in onions are beneficial to the synthesis of insulin. Eating more onions can alleviate diabetic patients' condition. The volatile oils and capsaicin contained in onions can stimulate the secretion of digestive juices, increase appetite, and have sweating, expectorant and diuretic effects. Suitable for patients with gout and complications.

2. It is absolutely forbidden to eat high-purine foods. Animal offal such as brain, liver, and kidney; fish and shrimp such as freshwater fish and most marine fish, as well as lobster, shellfish, etc.; meat (beef, lamb, duck, goose, pigeon), bacon, salted fish, spinach, cauliflower and mushrooms, thick soup, broth, etc.; soy products such as tofu, etc. Coffee, fried foods, and smoked foods are also prohibited.

3. Dietary guidance for gout patients

"Three highs" are strictly prohibited in the diet. That is, high fat, high protein, and high sugar, because purine often exists together with cholesterol and fat in food. The diet structure is mainly composed of carbohydrates, because it can promote the excretion of uric acid. Eat more refined white rice, enriched flour, corn, steamed bread and noodles.

4. Be sure to limit fat. Since eating too much fat can often lead to obesity and reduce the excretion of uric acid, you should avoid overeating and eating too much. In winter, you should eat less hot pot, do not drink hot pot soup, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.