Gout: Top 10 Foods to Avoid

@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan

Certain foods can exacerbate or trigger a sudden attack of Gout symptoms because of their high purine content. To effectively manage gout, it's important to identify these high-purine foods for the purpose of avoiding their consumption.

Foods to avoid when you have Gout:

1. Internal organs (brains, kidneys, liver, pancreas, intestines)

2. Beer (and other alcohol containing drinks)

3. Bacon

4. Fatty foods (like gravy)

5. Sweetbreads

6. Softdrinks (avoid sugary and high fructose corn syrup containing beverages)

7. Venison

8. Veal

9. Scallops

10. Anchovies, Herrings, Mackerel, and Sardines

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