Can people with gout eat meat floss?
Disease description:
Recently, my grandfather has often been awakened at night due to symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain in his toes, ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, elbows, and other joints. After examination, he was diagnosed with gout. May I ask if patients with gout can eat meat floss (meat powder)?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Gout patients can eat meat floss, but should consume it in moderation. As a food product, meat floss contains nutrients such as protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Eating it in appropriate amounts can provide certain nutritional benefits. However, meat floss also contains some purines. Although its purine content is not particularly high, gout patients still need to control their intake to avoid worsening their condition.
In terms of diet, gout patients should choose foods low in purines, such as chicken, duck, freshwater fish, and lean beef, and avoid high-purine foods such as seafood, animal offal, and soy products. At the same time, maintaining a balanced diet and consuming more fiber-rich foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can help prevent and control gout attacks.
