Tips to Plan Meals For a Gout Friendly Diet
It could be overwhelming to plan and prepare meals for someone suffering from gout. One should remember to make a list of all the foods that can be included and avoided in meals. Keep the list handy while you go shopping. You can also make weekly plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner even before you go shopping so that you can prepare well in advance. If the symptoms of gout in the patient are severe, his/her mobility can be restricted. Gout patients have to avoid standing for a long time either while cooking or shopping during a flare-up. Planning a healthy menu for gout can look like an uphill task, but you can start with using the list of foods to eat and avoid, and think of simple meals. For example, sweet potato is a permitted food item for gout patients — so you can make toast, soups, or add it to curry. Make a note of all the recipes that are possible with each ingredient in the list. Now you can focus on preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the foods from the list. Try doing this for one week — and here are some dietary tips for gout patients.