Gout Anti-Meal Program: 7-Day Complete Menu

Adopting a meal program adapted to gout doesn't mean giving up pleasure of good food. A well-designed gout meal program effectively controls uric acid levels while enjoying balanced and nutritious meals.

According to American College of Rheumatology recommendations, a targeted meal program can reduce serum uric acid levels by 15 to 20%. This significant decrease, combined with 40% reduction in new attack risk according to a New England Journal of Medicine study, demonstrates importance of a structured meal program.

Fundamental Principles of Gout Meal Program

Purine Limitation

The anti-gout menu relies on selecting foods containing less than 100 mg purines per 100 grams. This approach maintains total daily intake below 400 mg, the threshold recommended by specialists.

Privileged Foods:

• Vegetables (except asparagus, spinach, mushrooms)
• Fresh and dried fruits
• Whole cereals
• Legumes in moderation
• Low-fat dairy products
• Eggs
• Quality vegetable oils

Optimal Hydration

Hydration plays central role in uric acid elimination. Daily goal of 2.5 to 3 liters of liquid includes water, caffeine-free herbal teas and vegetable broths.

Nutritional Balance

The menu maintains optimal macronutrient balance:

• Complex carbohydrates: 50-55% of caloric intake
• Quality lipids: 30-35%
• Moderate proteins: 15-20%

This balance promotes satiety while avoiding glycemic spikes that can worsen hyperuricemia.

Day-by-Day Detailed Menu

Day 1: Gentle Start

Breakfast: Oat flakes (60g) with low-fat milk, unsweetened applesauce, thyme tea

Lunch: Cucumber and cherry tomato salad with olive oil, grilled chicken breast (100g), brown rice (80g), low-fat yogurt

Snack: Medium pear, unsalted almonds (15g)

Dinner: Carrot and zucchini soup, herb omelette (2 eggs), whole wheat bread (2 slices), peach compote

Day 2: Mediterranean Flavors

Breakfast: Whole wheat toast (2 slices) with light jam, 0% cottage cheese (150g) with berries, linden tea

Lunch: Quinoa tabbouleh with vegetables, steamed cod fillet (120g) with lemon, green beans with garlic (150g), fresh peach

Snack: Banana-low-fat milk smoothie (200ml)

Dinner: Tomato gazpacho, whole wheat pasta (80g) with ratatouille, low-fat fresh cheese with acacia honey