High purine foods can lead to devastating gout attacks. When we eat high amounts of these foods we can make ourselves susceptible to suffering the painful symptoms that occur during an attack. It is important we skip these types of food or at the least, eat them in moderation.
Bacon is a high purine food. This breakfast favorite can lead to an attack not only because of the high purines, but also because it is high in nitrates. The fact that bacon has lots of sodium doesn’t help either because of dehydration. It is important to be properly hydrated in order to avoid gout.
If you are a regular hot dog eater then you should consider switching foods, especially if you have a problem with hyperuricemia. Not only are hot dogs not healthy for you as they generally consist of the leftovers, they also contain high levels of purines. This will not help your hyperuricemia.
Wild game such as venison, pheasant, squirrel, and grouse should also be avoided due to their high purine content. While you would think that these animals would not cause us havoc, especially since they are not steroid filled as some meat products are, unfortunately, they tend to be very bad for those with this problem. If you eat game foods in excess, your attacks can be quite severe and disabling.
Turkey and chicken are people dependent. Some people can eat chicken, but not turkey and vice versa. It is important to see what you can handle and stick to that regardless of the foods you choose to eat.
Certain fish and shellfish are not good at all for you if you are susceptible to gout. Salmon has high levels as does shrimp and crab. In fact, salmon has twice the levels as chicken. It is a shame salmon is bad for gout patients, as this otherwise excellent food has healthy doses of omega 3 oils that actually help in treating gout. I suggest you use supplements instead.
Alcoholic Beverages Alcohol is perhaps one of the most common causes of gout. Beer tends to cause more problems than wine. Beer contains almost 8 times as much purines as it does alcohol.
Peas/Lentils Legumes are not good for you to eat if you suffer from gout. Peas are slightly higher in purines than chicken, however black eye peas are considerably higher than chicken. Again, every one is different. Some can eat these foods without any trouble and some will suffer greatly for it.
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