Avoid purines
“Purines are substances in foods that the body converts to uric acid,” said Medical News Today.
The health site added: “Uric acid can build up in the bloodstream, causing a gout attack.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foods containing purines include:
Red meat
Organ meat, such as liver
Beer and other alcohol
Cured meats such as ham, bacon or lunch meats
Some seafood, such as mussels and scallops.
