If you have gout, a self-care diet can help you manage your risk of getting gout attacks. A gout self-care diet is a nutrition plan that helps you reduce your risk of getting gout pain. There are two parts to the diet: low purine foods and foods that trigger gout. The goal is to prevent uric acid from building up in the bloodstream, which can lead to an attack. Low-purine foods include fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry and other lean meats, eggs and low-fat dairy products. Foods that trigger gout include alcohol (especially beer), shellfish, organ meats and tart cherries

A gout self-care diet is a nutrition plan that helps you reduce your risk of getting gout pain.

A gout self-care diet is a nutrition plan that helps you reduce your risk of getting gout pain. Gout is caused by the buildup of uric acid in the body, which can … Read more ... “Why You Should Follow A Gout Self-Care Diet”