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People suffering from gout should not eat organ meats, anchovies, mackerel or herring, as well as other foods high in purines. Fatty red meat, fish and seafood are also high in purines and are connected with elevated risk of gout, as stated by the Mayo Clinic.
Foods to Avoid. Animal proteins and alcohol are among the prime foods that trigger and exacerbate gout attacks. Avoid all alcohol during a gout attack, and only drink it in moderation at other times. It's especially important to avoid beer, since its yeast content adds extra purine to your diet. You should also completely avoid eating organ meats, such as liver or kidneys. Rabbit, venison and other game meats are also on the don't eat list, as is fatty poultry, such as goose and duck. Certain types of seafood also exacerbate gout symptoms; this includes most shellfish, as well as oily fish such as anchovies, sardines and trout.