Question 1

can eating beans or nuts cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Beans yes : Beans more so than nuts
also meat  mushrooms  sea food 

lentils are not so bad.

Question 2

can we eat red bean if we have gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no...: You can eat whatever you want!  But there are many foods that can increase the chance of a gout flair (here's a good list: https://www.goutdiet.org/foods-to-avoid.php).  Dried beans put you at risk for more flairs.

Question 3

i have gout and trying to eat more plant based diet.  question:  do black beans and soy products have a neg impact on gout?

Accepted Answer

No &amp; no: The easy answer is that there's no evidence that soy is bad for gout. Check out http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21859653. Data behind beans varies due to different kinds of beans. Check out http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/kind-beans-good-low-purine-diet-10856.html &amp; http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&amp;dbid=2. Regardless, worse beans are still better than animal products.

Question 4

is broccoli rabe ok if you have gout?

Accepted Answer

Gout : The uric acid in broccoli is a little higher than some other veggies, which could cause it. Ultimately most gout patients find their trigger, and then avoid it.

Question 5

are onions ok to eat if you have gout?

Accepted Answer

Onions / gout: YES .   Onions are safe. Take in tart cherry juice and tart cherries, 20/day. Add Lemon extract 4 tblspns / day. And avoid alcohol, animal fats, organ meats, anchovies, sardines, tuna, salmon, and shellfish. Limit other meats to 4 oz per day. Avoid high fructose corn syrup containing drinks and foods.  Add egg whites, quinoa, soy as protein. Eat lots of citrus fruit and veggies. Drink 3 liters /d

Question 6

could you tell me what are foods ok to eat for someone who has gout ?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian diet: Gout is associated with the bodies inability to eliminate uric acid. Foods high in purines interfere with this process. Foods to limit are meat, shell fish , high fatty foods and alcohol especially beer.

Question 7

is it ok to exercise (walk) with active gout flare?

Accepted Answer

No: Will only cause more inflammation and pain.  Wait until symptoms are gone.

Question 8

what cause gout ?

Accepted Answer

Gout causes: Gout is caused by formation of uric acid crystals building up in the joints due to too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid crystals trigger a immune-mediated inflammatory reaction, causing pain, swelling and redness of the joints, which is experienced as a gout attack. High levels of uric acid may be due to hereditary reasons for uric acid overproduction, underexcretion, diet and medications.

Question 9

can gout be cured?

Accepted Answer

Not: Most people how have gout have all the time, you minimize the symptoms by adhere to diet and take medications and avoid aggravating factors.

Question 10

is gout hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gout tends to run in families. However, some people with gout have no family history. As with all diseases, both heredity and environment play a role. But if you have a family member with gout you are more likely to develop it.

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