8 Foods That Exacerbate Gout

8 Foods That Exacerbate Gout

Men and obese people are at greater risk of suffering this painful inflammation of the joints caused by a buildup of needle-sharp uric-acid crystals, mainly in the big toe, feet, ankles, knees and sometimes hands.

Here are eight foods to avoid:

• Scallops

These animal foods are rich in purines, which your body breaks down into uric acid, keep meat and seafood intake to a minimum.

• Herring

Avoid herring, tuna, and anchovies, on the other hand, shrimp, lobster, eel, and crab are relatively safe.

• Beer

Drinking beer not only does it increase your uric-acid level, it also makes it more difficult for your body to clear this substance from your system.
Wine is a better choice, but it is usually recommend that you abstain from alcohol entirely.

• Red meat

White meat is generally better than red, but it is okay to eat some types of red meat once in a while.

• Turkey

Turkey and goose are higher in purines than other types of food, so it’s best to avoid them. Chicken and duck are the safest choices, leg meat is a better choice than a chicken breast with skin.

• Sugary drinks

Avoid high-fructose corn syrup, such as non-diet sodas or “fruit” drinks, the sweeteners will stimulate the body to produce more uric acid.

• Asparagus

Asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, and mushrooms are higher in purines than other vegetables.
Veggie-rich diets actually help you clear purines from the body, the body seems to have an easier time excreting purines from vegetable sources.

• Liver

Organ meats, such as liver, kidneys, and sweetbreads should be eliminated