Gout is a type of arthritis, an inflammatory condition of the joints. It affects an estimated 9.2 million people in the US alone

People with gout experience sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling and inflammation of the joints.

Fortunately, gout can be controlled with medications, a gout-friendly diet and lifestyle changes.

What is gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis that involves sudden pain, swelling and inflammation of the joints.

Most cases of gout affect the big toe, but the condition can also affect your other toes, foot, knee or heel. Other parts of your body can also be affected, but it’s less common.

Gout symptoms or “attacks” occur when there is too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product that your body makes naturally. It’s also produced when you digest certain foods.

When uric acid levels are high, crystals of it can accumulate in your joints. This process triggers swelling, inflammation and intense pain
This article reviews the best diets for gout and what foods to avoid, backed by research.

How does food affect gout?
If you have gout, your doctor can help you develop a treatment plan to manage your flares. This may include making changes to your diet and taking medications that can help prevent gout attacks.

Some foods may trigger a flare by raising your uric acid levels. Following a diet that limits certain meats, alcohol, beer, and sugar may help you manage gout.

Many trigger foods are high in purines, a substance found naturally in foods. When you digest purines, your body makes uric acid as a waste product
What foods should you avoid?
It may be tempting to focus on specific foods as “the enemy,” but when it comes to managing gout, the truth may be more complicated.

Many people with gout can benefit from following a balanced diet that’s low in saturated fat and added sugars, and rich in vegetables and fruits. Much of the time, avoiding specific foods may be less important than your overall dietary pattern.

That said, there are a handful of foods that people commonly associate with gout flare-ups. Most of these fall into a few main categories: high-purine animal foods, alcohol, and foods high in added sugars.

Foods you may need to limit include :

Organ meats: These include liver, kidneys, sweetbreads, and brain
Game meats: Examples include boar and venison
Red meat: Beef, pork, and lamb are the most common
Some types of seafood: Shellfish, oily fish, and canned fish
Sugary beverages: Especially fruit juices and sugary sodas
Sugary snacks: Cakes, cookies, candy, and similar items
Yeast extracts: These are found in frozen dinners, canned soups, bouillon cubes, and other foods
What foods should you eat?
To help manage gout, your doctor or dietitian may suggest you try making a shift to a healthier eating pattern.

For most people, a healthy diet for gout will feature plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. There are many different foods to choose from in these categories.
Foods to focus on
Although a gout-friendly diet eliminates some foods, there are still plenty of foods you can enjoy.

Here are some foods that are generally safe for people with gout :

Fruits: All fruits are generally fine for gout. Cherries may even help prevent attacks by lowering uric acid levels and reducing inflammation.
Vegetables: All vegetables are fine, including potatoes, peas, mushrooms, eggplants and dark green leafy vegetables.
Legumes: All legumes are fine, including lentils, beans, soybeans and tofu.
Nuts: All nuts and seeds.
Whole grains: These include whole wheat, oats, brown rice and barley.
Dairy products: Low-fat dairy appears to be especially beneficial.
Eggs
Beverages: Coffee, tea and green tea.
Herbs and spices: All herbs and spices.
Plant-based oils: Including canola, olive and flax oils.

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