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Vegetables To Avoid Gout

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Vegetables to Avoid with Gout Gout is a type of arthritis that causes uric acid crystals to form around the joints. This painful condition is typically associated with eating an excessive amount of certain foods such as seafood, meat or alcohol. A combination of dietary restrictions and medications can be used to lower uric acid levels to minimize gout symptoms. What are the vegetables that you should avoid when suffering from gout? What are other foods you should avoid? Vegetables to Avoid with Gout Purine chemicals can be naturally found in a variety of foods. When your body digests purines it can produce uric acid as a waste product. If uric acid builds up in the system it can cause chronic pain, swelling and tenderness in the joints. Those that have gout should avoid vegetables high in purine that could cause gout flare ups, though these do not cause as much damage as animal products. 1. Cauliflower, Spinach and Asparagus Some vegetables including spinach, cauliflower