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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 low in purines, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, are good for gout sufferers, as purines contribute to the buildup of uric acid that causes gout symptoms. Fatty meat, fatty fish, organ meats, and fatty seafood all are high in purines and should be avoided, notes the Mayo Clinic. Continue Reading.