which foods are hepful in gout

HELPFUL FOODS IN GOUT
Anyone who has had a gout attack will agree that it is probably one of the most painful experiences that you can experience ailment wise. And the bad news is that if you have had one gout attack, chances are you will have another. In a recent study conducted by cure-gout-now, the average chance of a reoccurring gout attack was 76%. Out of 100 gout sufferers surveyed, it found that the average was 3 attacks per year.
So how do you prevent this from happening? The answer is in how an attack is created and ultimately in what foods you eat.
Gout is a form of arthritis that can be prevented. Your body creates excessive amounts of uric acid. The body usually is able to eliminate and process this acid but when the build up is too high, it enters the bloodstream rather than get eliminated where it winds up crystalizing into hard sharp deposits around your joints.
We naturally create uric acid but some of the created uric acid is due to the protein we eat. An enzyme that breaks down protein creates the by product, uric acid. By knowing this, we know that we need to eat foods that can help in reducing inflammation, eliminating excessive toxins in our body and
aid our digestive system.
Luckily, there are several foods that are good for those who have gout attacks. Below is a short list that will help aid those who suffer from gout:
Cherries, Blueberries, Strawberries, ect- Berries are a great natural uric acid neutralizer. They are also high in magnesium and vitamin C which aid the digestive system.
Water- In my opinion, water is probably the #1 secret weapon to fighting and preventing gout attacks. Water helps the body eliminate toxins and waste quickly from your body. There is simply no better home remedy for gout. Most people will dismiss this advice but if you have gout, you should drink more than your share of water.
Garlic- Garlic is another great uric acid inhibitor. This super food will help you to regulate your uric acid levels. The secret is in the sulfur that is contained in garlic (onions are another great food to try)Afraid of stinking? Take a tablet instead.
Good fats and oils- Surprised I mention this? The #1 thing missing in the standard Diet is not vitamins and minerals like many believe; it is the deficiency in good fats like omega 3's and 6's. You can get this in fish, flaxseed oil, nuts other than peanuts (almonds, pecans, ect.).
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables- Most fruits and vegetables have natural anti-inflammatory properties in them that will aid with not only the pain of a gout attack but speed along recovery.
This is just a small taste of foods that are the best when you have gout.
A regular regimen of good, healthy food and water with the appropriate mix of healthy fats and oils will go a long way to treating and preventing gout.