Foods to avoid (high purines):

• Organ foods such as: Liver, kidneys, tripe, heart, tongue, etc.
• Excessive amounts of red meats and poultry
• Shellfish, mussels, anchovies, fish roe, herring, mackerel, sardines, shrimps and scallops
• Peas, legumes, spinach, lentils and beans
• Yeast
• Mushrooms
• Asparagus
• Gravy
• Alcohol intake should at least be reduced (beer and wine, especially)

Foods beneficial (low purines):

• Raw fruits (cherries, strawberries, pineapple, oranges are rich in Vit. C and are excellent)
• Vegetables (anything besides those mentioned above)
• Grains
• Seeds and nuts
• White bread/crackers (not whole wheat)
• Cereal and cereal products – but caution because some cereals are fortified with iron and worsen gout.
• Cheese (all kinds)

In addition to a low purine diet, maintain an appropriate weight to height ratio avoid excessive alcohol intake and increase your water intake daily.