How to Lower the Risk of Gout Naturally

Some of the foods that are high in purines that you should avoid are liver, brain, kidney, sweetbread, anchovies, peas, beans, mackerel, mincemeat, scallops, muscles, and herring. Other foods such as poultry, meat, and fish have lesser amounts of purines so it is suggested that they be eaten in moderation.

What are Purines?

1. Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of hyperuricemia. When you consume alcohol it gets in the way of the natural removal of uric acids from your body. If you have gout and especially if you are having a gout attack alcohol should be avoided completely.

2. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids to flush the system of uric acids. 2 liters of water a day is recommended... more if you are exercising or have a physical job.

3. Also try to maintain a healthy weight. The more excess weight you are holding the more stress is then put on your joints increasing the possibility of gout.

4. Try to lose excess weight but do not lose weight rapidly because it could increase uric acid levels in the blood. Avoid low-carb diets as they are high in fat and protein which can increase your chances of developing hyperuricemia.

What are the top 5 trigger foods?

Below is a list of foods low in purines.

1. Breakfast - Cereals and breads, coffee, tea, oatmeal, eggs, fruits, juices, cheese (low fat), milk, and peanut butter.

2. Lunch - Nuts and peanut butter, pasta macaroni, soups, cream style soups, cheeses (low fat) and broths

3. Dinner - Pasta, macaroni, eggs, vegetables, breads and cereals, low-fat cheeses and soups.

Other foods low in purines

Moderation is the key to a low purine diet. Some foods that have a moderate purine level are: beef, lamb, pork and vegetables such as mushrooms, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, wheat germ, and all types of yeast and gravies.

It's ok if you want to have these foods as long you are careful not to have them too often. Even foods that are high in purines can be eaten occasionally unless you are having an attack of gout.

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