Foods to Avoid on the Gout Diet

So after you’ve taken out your favorite steak and lobster dinner off the menu, what’s left for you to eat? Many people have difficulty committing to a ‘Gout Prevention’ diet because let’s face it, it’s hard to let go of your habits. It’s especially harder when your favorite items are on the ‘do not eat’ list. However, it doesn’t mean that eating from here on should be less enjoyable of delicious. In fact, many of the foods that are allowed on a ‘Gout Prevention’ plan are tasty and easy to enjoy. There are many sources of proteins, fats and carbohydrates that you can use to prepare your meals.

The table below contains some of the foods that you can eat for Gout prevention. If you need a more comprehensive list, our Gout Diet Book contains a longer and more comprehensive list, complete with recipes and meal plans for your convenience.

Foods To Avoid

Category	Foods To Eat	Notes
Fruits	Apples Apricot Avocado Banana Blueberry Cantaloupe Cherry Dates Elderberry (black) Fig Grape Honey dew Kiwi fruit Mango Orange Peach Pear Pineapple Plum Raspberry Strawberry Watermelon	Since fruits can be high in sugars it’s important to consume them in moderation. Enjoy fruits as snacks during the day or add a fun twist to your salads and meals by topping your dishes off with sliced fruit. The daily recommended amount of fruit per day is approximately 2 cups for adults.
Vegetables	Alfalfa Artichoke Asparagus Broccoli Brussel sprouts Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Celery Chives Collards Cucumber Eggplant Endives Fresh Green Beans Fresh Peas Kale Leek Lettuce Mushrooms Olive Onions Peppers Potato Pumpkin Radishes Rhubarb Squash Spinach Sweet Corn Sweet Tomatoes Swiss Chard Turnips Watercress	Vegetables are excellent sources of fiber, protein, carbs and essential nutrients. They can easily be added to your meals as side dishes or toppings. Some vegetables contain moderate purine levels, however eating too much purines can easily be avoided by moderating your vegetable consumption. The daily recommended amount of vegetables per day is approximately 2-3 cups for adults.
Meats & Eggs	Beef Chicken Ham Lamb Pork Tofu Turkey Eggs	Opt for fresh and organic meat – specifically those that are grass-fed or antibiotic and hormones. Purines are very abundant in protein sources, however you can avoid elevating your purine levels by moderating the amount of meat you consume a day. On average, an adult should consume about 5 -6 ounces of meat a day.
Seafood	Cod Haddock Herring Mahi Mahi Salmon Trout Tuna	It’s best to consume wild caught fish. Farmed fish are raised with antibiotics and hormones and are also exposed to parasites and bacteria that wild fish would otherwise not encounter. Some fish can have moderate amounts of purines, but of course this can be avoided by consuming fish in moderate amounts.
Nuts & Seeds	Almond Brazil Nuts Hazelnuts Peanut Sunflower Walnuts	BNuts are a healthy source of protein that contain essential nutrients and vitamins that can help lower uric acid levels and reduce inflammation. Because nuts have high fat content, they should be consumed in moderation as snacks or as garnish to your favorite meals.
Non-Glutinous Grains	Buckwheat Millet Oat Bran Quinoa	These grains have a high fiber content that aids in a healthy digestive system that moves and eliminates waste products from your body.
Dairy	Brie Cheddar Edam Yogurt Grass-fed Butter	Cheeses are typically low in purine content, however because they can be fatty, can contribute to weight gain. They should be consumed in moderation. Yogurt is a good way to introduce active cultures to your digestives system to provide digestive support.
Herbs & Spices	Basil Chicory Cilantro Lavender Lemon Balm Oregano Parsley Peppermint Rosemary Sage Tarragon Thyme	Herbs and spices have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They are also excellent flavor agents that can help liven up your meals.
Oils	Avocado Oil Coconut Oil Flax Oil Olive Oil Red Palm Oil Sesame Oil	Use cold pressed oils when possible. These oils are optimal for cooking and as bases for your salad dressings.
Seasonings	Apple Cider Vinegar Black Pepper Coconut Aminos Ginger Lemon Juice Sea Salt Turmeric Vinegar	Some seasonings can help in lowering uric acid levels, like Apple Cider Vinegar. Turmeric and Ginger also play an excellent role in providing anti-inflammatory relief.
Beverages	Coconut Water Tea (Green, Oolong, Ginger, Chamomile, Lavender, Passionflower, White) Water Quinoa	Water should be consumed throughout the day to help avoid dehydration. Certain teas provide anti-inflammatory activities to help relieve pain from gout attacks.
Sweeteners	Agave Brown rice syrup Cane sugar Coconut Sugar Honey Maple Syrup Monk fruit extract	Sweetener alternatives are a great option when trying to avoid weight gain or raising blood sugar levels.

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