Organs
People with gout should limit consumption of meats such as liver, kidneys and sweet bread because these foods are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels in the blood. High protein content in internal organs makes gout worse, leading to swelling and more pain.
Red meat
Limit consumption of red meats such as beef, goat, pork,... because these foods will increase uric acid levels in the blood. However, gout patients should not completely eliminate red meat from their diet because red meat provides the necessary energy for the body every day. Instead, patients should eat a moderate amount to avoid making the condition worse.
Seafood
Some seafood such as anchovies, sardines and tuna have higher purine levels than others. However, fish still provides many overall health benefits compared to the risks for people with gout. Therefore, patients only need to reduce the amount of fish they consume.
Vegetables rich in purines
Vegetables high in purines such as asparagus, kohlrabi and kale,... do not increase the risk or cause gout attacks to recur. However, patients should still limit these vegetables in their diet.
Alcohol
Beer and alcohol will increase the risk of gout as well as cause relapses. Although drinking a small amount of wine does not increase the risk of the disease, patients should still avoid consuming beer and alcohol when they have relapsed gout and limit it in their diet.
Sugary foods and drinks
People with gout should limit or avoid sugary foods such as sugary cereals, sweet bread and candy. In addition, the consumption of natural sweet fruit juice should also be reduced.
Processed foods
Processed dishes such as sausages, fermented pork roll and sausage... will make gout worse. Patients should replace these foods with fresh and self-processed foods.
