Over 10 years ago, I was at the end of my rope trying to deal with gout attacks that had become frequent and severe.

I was taking prescriptions, but still having attacks at least twice a month. I also developed gouty tophi and required operations. I was miserable.

But just when I was ready to give up hope that anything could relieve my gout, I came across some intriguing information about diet.

I’ve been following this gout diet for over a decade now, and it has allowed me to live free of gout attacks ever since!

In this quick guide, I will cover everything you need to know about vegetables and what you can eat and what you should avoid.

Here is everything you need to know about Vegetables and gout

In my early days of getting gout attacks, before the internet was part of my life, I somehow got the idea that a “low purine diet” basically meant only eating vegetables.

In my effort to limit purine consumption I decided to become a vegetarian. Long story short, it didn’t work. Huge mistake, and I still had horrible gout attacks every month.

What’s the Alternative?

Going without meat is not the best option for those suffering from gout.

However, incorporating vegetables into your gout diet on a daily basis has many gout-related advantages.

Instead of being a vegetarian, focus on eating alkaline with small amounts of high-quality meats and healthy fats. And when I talk about ‘alkaline’ I am talking about tons and tons of vegetables.

You should aim for eating at LEAST one piece of raw fruit every day, and a variety of raw vegetables at least once per day.

A Quick Tip

The easiest way to do this is by eating a salad with one of your meals. This salad should include at least three different types of veggies (not just lettuce) and the types should be varied with each salad as much as possible for dietary variety.

One of my favorite things to do is to fry a couple of eggs and eat them over a salad for breakfast. The warmth of the eggs will somewhat “melt” the greens, making it a bit easier to eat a lot of them, and the nutritional boost will get your day started off right.

Plus, you can then have another salad either with dinner or lunch for an extra treat to the body systems.

Gout Shopping List: Vegetables

Vegetables are pretty much a “free for all.” With the exception of a few high-purine veggies, you can eat as many as you like every single day … as long as they are prepared the right way.

Vegetables to Buy

  • many varieties of leafy greens (like spinach, kale, and lettuce)
  • the cruciferous veggies (like broccoli, cauliflower, etc.)
  • the summer treats like cucumbers, celery, and fennel
  • root veggies like beets, rutabagas and turnips
  • all varieties of onions and garlic
  • plenty of mushrooms
  • all the colorful veggies like carrots and peppers

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Bottom line! Eat lots of vegetables — the fresher, the better, so as to provide the most nutrients.

Thank you!!!! Not a single gout attack since following your advice!!!!!!! I would never have believed it, Bert!!!! Thank God for you!!!! ~ Chuck

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Eating a “gout-killing” diet is not as straight-forward as you might think.  If you are interested in the complete guide on food choices to help manage gout, check out my book What to Eat for Gout.