Everyone has naturally occurring uric acid in his or her body. Uric acid is created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in body tissues as well as some foods and drinks. Having too much uric acid in the body causes gout. A healthy uric acid level is below 6 mg/dL. Your doctor can test your uric acid level a few weeks after a gout flare to see if you might be at risk for additional gout flares. Gout may cause repeated flares.
July: Vegetables to plant in July include cantaloupes, collards, cucumbers, luffa, okra, pumpkins, Southern peas, shallots, squashes and watermelons. In addition, you can plant seeds to grow transplants of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, peppers and tomatoes.
Dandelion greens make a healthy addition to summer salads. Most people regard the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as an invasive weed that takes over lawns and flower beds every spring. While in many cases this is true, dandelions can also be planted as a food source.. Sow your dandelion seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in your seedbed in mid-to late spring, spacing the seeds 2 to 3 inches apart. Dandelion seeds require a great deal of light to germinate, so do not cover the seeds with soil.