Purine in foods is converted into uric acid by the body, which accumulates and forms crystals if in excess, depositing in the joints and causing severe pain and inflammation in gout patients. Foods low in purine make healthy snacks for gout as they help alleviate the symptoms and prevent gout attacks. Here are four healthy gout-friendly recipes to snack on without the worry of increased uric acid levels in the body:

1. Orange walnut salad

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 6 ripe oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped coarsely
• 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp walnuts, chopped into little pieces
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp black pepper, crushed
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Put the romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
• Add the oranges, cucumber slices, onions, walnuts, orange zest, and cottage cheese on top of it.
• Pour in the olive oil and orange juice.
• Add salt, dried oregano, and crushed black pepper.
• Mix everything lightly and serve this healthy snack for gout immediately.

2. Creamy mixed vegetable soup

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1 carrot, diced
• 4-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 10-12 French beans, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup sweet corn
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup fresh cream
• 100 grams of butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp black pepper powder
• 1 pinch nutmeg powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp whole-wheat flour
• Water
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and add the olive oil and butter.
• Add the flour and roast till it turns light brown.
• Add the onions, celery, garlic, and the other vegetables, along with turmeric powder and salt. Add enough water to cover the vegetables and let it cook for 15 minutes on a low flame.
• Once the vegetables have cooked well and the mixture starts to thicken, switch off the flame and add fresh cream.
• Garnish with pepper powder and nutmeg powder and mix well.
• Transfer to a soup bowl and enjoy it warm.

3. Whole wheat egg toast

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 8 eggs
• 6 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
• 4 tomatoes, cut into small cubes
• 3 garlic pods, finely chopped
• 1 cup fenugreek sprout leaves
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Boil the eggs, cut them into small pieces, and keep aside.
• Take all the other ingredients (except the bread) in a bowl and mix them well.
• Add the egg pieces to this and mix well to make the topping.
• Take each slice of toasted bread and place the vegetable topping on it for a healthy snack for gout.
• Enjoy while it is still fresh and crisp.

4. Frozen banana blueberry smoothie

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 2 cups frozen bananas
• 2 tsp flax seed powder
• 3 cups chilled almond milk

Instructions:

• Combine all the ingredients except the milk in a blender jar.
• Blend it once and then add the milk little by little to ensure a lump-free smoothie.
• Transfer to clean smoothie jars and sip it when it is still cold.