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1. Low Purine Diet for Gout

2. A low purine diet is good for gout
as it aids the body in producing
less uric acid.

3. Most people don't eat right because
they don't have the time or lack the
right information about nutrition.

4. Common food choices are red meat,
seafood and sugar-rich drinks
all of which increase the
incidence of gout attacks.

5. People should avoid high protein
diets including organ meats
such as liver, herring, anchovies,
beef, pork and lamb.

6. Seafood is an alternative but must
be consumed in moderation as it
may increase levels of uric acid.

7. Another alternative protein source
are plant proteins from beans
and legumes.

8. Fresh fruits like oranges and
vegetables are good sources
of vitamin C.

9. Cut down on fat, eat complex
carbohydrates and choose whole
grain products.

10. Have plenty of food on hand that
is sugar free.

11. Sugar rich snacks are sources of
gout problems in the future.

12. Skipping a meal can cause problems
for your metabolism and can
actually cause your body to store
fat! Eat regularly through the day.

13. Enjoy a low purine diet that includes
three meals and two snacks a day.

14. Alcohol consumption leads to
retention of uric acid.

15. Water is important to our diet as it
flushes toxins and uric acid from the
body and battles dehydration.

16. Slices of lemon or lime can be added
to water to improve its taste.
Tea and coffee may be helpful but
additives like sugar should be kept
to a minimum.

17. Meals can be planned in advance in
order to have healthy eating
choices.

18. Packed lunch or snacks from home
can minimize eating food that
trigger a gout attack.

19. Food labels are a good source of
information to prepare healthy
meals for the family.

20. There are gout-specific recipe
books available or you can consult
a dietician.