Even Women Get Gout...Dietary Remedies

Looking around today's sedentary society, many men are faced by the problem of gout brought about by an itching toe, joint or even the knees. Gout has since become common among people in this society, both men and women who have already reached their menopause.

Gout is a form of arthritis that can be found as a symptom on the feet-big toe specifically caused by excessive deposits of uric acid. Once called the “disease of kings,” gout has long been associated with portly men – especially those who could afford to overindulge in rich foods and alcohol. But gout in women is not uncommon, especially after menopause.

During menopause, which occurs at age 51 on average, (
and maybe 45 nowadays) a woman’s body drastically cuts its production of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen may help the kidneys excrete uric acid, so after menopause, a woman’s uric acid level begins to increase. It usually takes several years for the uric acid level to reach the point where crystals can form. By about age 60, the number of cases of gout in women and men are about equal; after age 80, more women than men have gout.




 
So what do you do to avoid or manage this painful joint ache?
In addition to medication, you can control how much uric acid your body produces by avoiding foods high in purines, which increase the uric acid level when digested and metabolized. Such off-limit foods include alcohol, bacon, liver, beef,pork and turkey . Go light on sweetened drinks such as sodas, juices etc.(especially the soft drinks). Loose weight and ensure you eat meals according to your calorie requirement. Low calorie intake in a bid to starve or loose weight increases uric acid production in the body. Alcohol acts as an accelerator and inhibitor to uric acid removal and that is why most men who take beer will definitely get gout at one point or another.

In the end, a high fibre diet allows for your body to keep eliminating excessive uric acid and avoid gout!

There you have it, Be careful as a woman, you just might be having Gout after menopause without your Knowledge

Weight gain Habit 2

I will repeat this statement...no hating just the truth....
Skinny guys often say they can eat anything they want without gaining weight. They think they're blessed with a fast metabolism. They'll say: "I make women jealous with my metabolism. I can eat junk food all day without gaining weight".
Truth is you can eat anything you want without gaining weight because you're not eating a lot. I know you think you do, but you're not. Otherwise you wouldn't be skinny.

Yesterday we began with pointing out the protein version of increasing muscle. check it out here
 http://ndutaniceness.blogspot.com/2013/07/weight-gain-habit-1.html

Today we look at the way to be aware of calories in carbohydrates and vitamins that help in adding muscle.
Here is how...
Eat more calories

This involves some calculation. The approximate normal daily caloric requirement for an average male who performs light activity is 2,200; for a female, it is 1,900.You need to eat around 1,000 extra calories per day to gain less than half a kilo a week.
 for example you can calculate like this: 

100g raw rice is 380kcals. 100g raw spinach is only 25kcals. Getting your daily calorie intake is easier if you eat foods high in calories. Your best options:

• Pasta. 100g pasta is 380kcal and easier to ingest than 100g rice. Whole grain pasta is healthier, but takes longer to digest. Eat white pasta.
• Whole Milk. If you don't bother gaining some fat, drink 1 gallon whole milk per day on top of your current food intake.
• Mixed nuts & natural peanut butter have +500kcal/100g, about 50% healthy fats and 25% protein. Use mixed nuts as snack & throw peanut butter on sandwiches for work/school.
• Olive Oil. Protects against heart diseases & cancer. Sip it like juice (it's not that bad, really) or use it for tomato pasta sauce. 1tbsp is 100kcal.

Vitamins
There are vegetables that have got a protein content...Incorporating them is vital to health! Here they are:  

Carbohydrates

Focus on ;
 Healthy, high-carb foods include whole grains, fruits, potatoes, peas, corn, legumes, milk and yogurt, oat meal,brown rice.  But you have to conduct calculations according to your body requirements!

Remember the elements discussed above need to be taken according to the plan computed in Habit 1 topic.

If you wish for me to prepare a diet plan for you, calculate your required calories intake to gain weight, email me on: ndutaniceness@gmail.com
This is since all bodies and stories are different. Let me help you!

Nduta
Nutrition Counselor