@barbaradh for each person it’s a little different and their triggers will be different so here’s a general list. I pulled off the Internet that might be helpful. For example, I don’t find that eating lamb is triggering for me and small amounts of oatmeal like in a bread are OK but when I start getting really uncomfortable, I find that it’s usually been a few days of eating purine laid in foods altogether that becomes the problem. When I was younger and first started down this road, the very most common things to get rid of were beer, red meats, and mushrooms and red wine. All high in purines—which break down into uric acid and can trigger gout—include organ meats (liver, kidney), red meats (beef, lamb, pork), game meats, and certain seafood (anchovies, sardines, mussels, scallops, mackerel). Alcohol (especially beer) and foods high in fructose/high-fructose corn syrup also increase risk.
Top High-Purine Foods to Limit or Avoid
Organ Meats: Liver, kidney, sweetbreads, heart, brain, and game meats.
Seafood: Anchovies, sardines, mackerel, shellfish (crab, lobster), scallops, mussels, codfish, and herring.
Red Meats: Beef, lamb, and pork, particularly in large amounts.
Processed Meats: Bacon, turkey, and venison.
Alcoholic Beverages: Beer is high in purines, while all alcohol can hinder the elimination of uric acid.
Sugary Foods/Drinks: Sodas, fruit juices, and snacks containing high-fructose corn syrup. Other Sources
Yeast Extracts: Found in some processed foods, canned soups, and bouillon cubes.
Specific Veggies (Moderate Purines): While plant-based purines are generally less harmful, some, like spinach, asparagus, and lentils, contain moderate levels, though they are usually fine to eat.
Key Takeaways for Management
To reduce uric acid, emphasize a diet with lower-fat meats (chicken, turkey), low-fat dairy, vegetables, and plenty of water. For detailed advice, Gout Education offers a comprehensive list of foods to avoid.
No matter what you eat if you offset it with adequate and more than adequate amounts of water and water with a little squeeze of lemon in it several times a day you will feel a lot better!!!