Foods and Gout
Purines in Foods to avoid Gout Symptoms
I. Highest Concentration: Avoid
Liver, Kidney, Sweetmeats, Brains, Heart, Meat Extracts (Consomme)
Fish: Herring, Salmon, Fatty Fish, Shellfish including Crab, Lobster and Shrimp
II. Moderate Concentrations: Once or twice weekly if no inflammation present
Meats: Chicken, Turkey, (white meat is best), Game Meats
Legumes: Lentils, peas and beans
Vegetables: Mushrooms (all kinds), Asparagus, Cauliflower, Spinach,
Whole Grains
Note: When uric acid levels are high or inflammation occurs, reduce fats, even nuts, because fats restrict uric acid excretion.
III. Foods to Eat including fruits and vegetables not mentioned above
Dairy Products: Milk, lower fat Cheeses
Eggs
Nuts, seeds and nut butters
Pasta and refined breads excluding croissants
Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Carbonated Beverages
Non-fatty desserts, Tapioca
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