Food for Gout Patients

While diet is not a proven cause, or cure for gout there are certain foods for gout patients that should be avoided, and others that might help. Drink plenty of fluids, this helps your body flush uric acid which is a primary cause of gout. Add low fat dairy products to your diet. These foods help decrease the risk of gout attacks. Low purine foods, including carbonated drinks, coffee, cereal, chocolate, fruits, breads, grains, pasta, rice, olives, dairy products, sugar, tomato's and some green vegetables. Foods to avoid..High purine foods, including beef, pork, lamb, and organs, such as liver and kidney. Reduce or eliminate alcohol. Reduce consumption of oatmeal, dried beans, lentils, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, and cauliflower. Seafood is also known to cause higher levels of uric acid, so only eat in moderation. http://www.gout.com/diet_gout/items_avoid.aspx