After you have been diagnosed with gout, your life will undergo some serious changes. They will put you on a strict diet that you absolutely must adhere to. The only strange thing about the diet is that it is not as clear as you would like.
For example, it will give you some foods that you can eat and some that you should avoid, yet it does not tell you all that you can and cannot eat. Which leads many people to wonder, “Is grapefruit bad for gout? Can I have hot chocolate in the winter? What about Girl Scout Cookies?”
Hopefully by the time you finish this article, you will have a better understanding of your new dietary needs, as well as the restrictions. It is very important that you watch what you eat carefully and avoid items that you may associate with your own gout attacks. Keep in mind that not everyone will have the same reaction to some foods as you, so always keep an eye on what you eat.
Here are some ingredients that are considered safe to eat with gout. However, if you begin to notice that a specific item you have consumed is interacting negatively with your gout, do not eat it again. As mentioned above, not everyone has the same reactions to the same foods with gout. Some will be pushed into an attack and others may not have any adverse reaction to the food.
Safe to consume:
o Fruits
– watermelons
– grapefruits
– oranges
– tangerines
– grapes
– cherries
o Complex carbohydrates
-wholemeal bread
– Integral rice
o Meat
– chicken breast
– fish
o Spices and Aromas
– garlic powder
– onion powder
– oregano
– basil
You will also need to modify the way you prepare your meals. You should try to avoid frying food if possible. However, if you must fry a meal, you should use vegetable oil and remove the excess oil with a paper towel. When you can avoid frying, you should bake, broil, or broil your food. Try marinating your food with fresh herbs and spices for a little more flavor.
Although you may need to put aside some of your favorite foods, you can make up for them by finding new foods. So in response to your question, ‘Is grapefruit bad for gout?’, The answer is generally no. However, if you experience a seizure after having just eaten grapefruit as a new thing, you may need to stop eating it.