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03/14/10 12:02 PM

"Are there vegatables and/or meats that are ok for type 2 diets but are bad for gout? I have both diseases and want to manage both."
Asked By: hlestringman  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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Gout diet for low purines and type 2 diabetic diet rules. I want to manage both diseases but there seems to be a conflict with some of the vegatables I like to eat.

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03/19/10 04:45 PM

Hello,

Thanks for asking dLife.

Gout is a condition that may allow uric acid (also called urate) to build up in the blood. Poor blood circulation often associated with diabetes means the body is less able to get rid of the extra uric acid.

Uric acid results from the breakdown of purines in the body. Purines are naturally occurring in the body. They are also found in certain foods and alcoholic beverages such as beer, stout and port.

To reduce the amount of purines in your diet, use egg whites and non-fermented milk products (such as cottage cheese, mozzarella, and whey protein) as the basis of your diet, but avoid or limit meats and seafood.

The American Medical Association recommends the following dietary guidelines for people with gout, advising them to eat a diet:

  • high in complex carbohydrates (fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, and vegetables)

  • low in protein (15% of calories and sources should be soy, lean meats, or poultry)

  • no more than 30% of calories in fat (with only 10% animal fats)

    Talk wth a registered dietitian about controlling gout and blood glucose levels. He or she can help you incorporate low purine foods found in lean proteins, healthful fats, and complex carbohydrates in an individualized meal and exercise plan.

    Click here for a list of recommended foods for people with gout!

    • Answered By: Liz Quintana
    Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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