The uric acid diet should be low in simple carbohydrates, which are present in foods such as breads, cakes, sugar, sweets, snacks, desserts, soft drinks and industrialized juices. In addition, excessive consumption of red meats, offal such as liver, kidneys and gizzards, and seafood, such as shrimp and crab, should be avoided.
In this diet it is also important to consume 2 to 3 liters of water per day and increase the consumption of foods rich in vitamin C, such as orange, pineapple, kiwi and acerola, as they assist in the elimination of uric acid by the kidneys and prevent the formation of kidney stones. See some home remedies to lower uric acid.
Permitted and prohibited foods
Foods that should be avoided are mainly those with a high glycemic index, such as breads, sugar and flour, as they increase blood glucose and insulin release in the blood, a hormone that increases the accumulation of uric acid in the body.
On the other hand, consumption of fruits, vegetables, good fats such as olive oil and nuts, and whole grains should be increased, as shown in the following table:
| Allowed | Moderate consumption | Prohibited |
| Fruit | Pea, beans, soybeans, corn, lentils, chickpeas | Sauces, broths, meat extract |
| Vegetables and legumes | Asparagus, cauliflower, spinach | Processed meats such as sausage, sausage, ham, bologna |
| Milk, yogurt, butter and cheese | Mushrooms. | Viscera such as liver, kidneys and gizzards |
| eggs | Whole grains: whole grain flour, whole grain bread, wheat bran, oats | White bread, rice, pasta and wheat flour |
| Chocolate and cocoa | White meat and fish | Sugar, sweets, soft drinks, industrialized juices |
| Coffee and teas | --- | Alcoholic beverages, especially beer |
| Olive oil, chestnuts, walnuts, peanuts, almonds | --- | Shellfish: crab, shrimp, mussels, roe and caviar |
Although it is popularly said that tomatoes are a prohibited food for uric acid, there are no studies to prove this relationship. In addition, as tomatoes are a healthy food, rich in water and antioxidants, their consumption has health benefits.
Another myth is to think that acidic fruits acidify the blood, making uric acid worse. The acidity of the fruit is quickly neutralized in the stomach, where gastric acid is stronger than the acid in food. When absorbed, food enters the blood neutrally, which maintains a very tight control of its pH.
Tips to reduce uric acid
To help reduce uric acid, there are some tips that can be followed every day, such as:
- Consume at least 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day; Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables; Moderate the intake of meat and fish; Give preference to diuretic foods such as watermelon, cucumber, celery or garlic. See a list of diuretic foods; Avoid consumption of purine-rich foods such as liver, kidneys and gizzards; Decrease consumption of industrialized and high-sugar products such as soft drinks, crackers or prepared food; Increase consumption of foods with vitamin C like orange, pineapple and acerola. See other foods rich in vitamin C.
It is best to always consult a nutritionist to make an eating plan according to individual needs. In addition, the nutritionist may also recommend vitamin C supplementation at a dose of 500 to 1500 mg / day, as this vitamin helps to eliminate excess uric acid in the urine.
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The following table shows an example of a 3-day menu to help control uric acid levels in the blood:
| Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
| Breakfast | 1 cup unsweetened coffee + vegetable omelet with olive oil | 1 wholemeal plain yogurt with strawberries + 1 slice of wholemeal bread with cheese | 1 cup of coffee with milk + 2 scrambled eggs with ricotta cream and chopped tomatoes |
| Morning snack | 1 banana + 5 cashew nuts | 1 slice of papaya + 1 col of peanut butter soup | 1 glass of green juice |
| Lunch dinner | brown rice with broccoli + roasted chicken drumsticks with olive oil | sweet potato puree + 1 pork chop + raw salad drizzled with olive oil | wholemeal pasta + tuna + pesto sauce + coleslaw and carrots sautéed in butter |
| Afternoon snack | 1 plain yogurt + 1 fruit + 1 slice of cheese | 1 cup of coffee with milk + 1 slice of whole grain bread + 1 scrambled egg | 1 plain yogurt + 10 cashew nuts |
In addition, it is also important to maintain the proper weight to control uric acid, and to assess whether the presence of other diseases such as diabetes, which favor the increase of uric acid in the blood.
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