LIMIT HIGH PURIN FOODS

LIMIT HIGH PURIN FOODS
Foods High In Uric Acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.
The Basics of a Gout Diet

* Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week.
* Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid.
Avoid High-Purine foods (see below)
* Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs.
* Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and packaged foods.

Gout Diet: Avoid High-Purine foods

* Sweetbreads
* Anchovies
* Sardines
* Liver
* Beef kidneys
* Brains
* Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril)
* Herring
* Mackerel
* Scallops
* Game meats
* Gravy

Use in Moderation

Include the following in moderation in your gout diet.

* Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas
* Lentils, dried peas and beans
* Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood
* Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding foods high in uric acid, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.