Guide To Safe, Gout-Friendly Snacks

Gout, a type of arthritis, is the buildup of uric acid in the blood. This waste crystallizes and settles around the joints. Thus, it causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation! Uric acid is meant to help digest foods with purine (a chemical). Many people don’t have trouble with uric acid. However, excess acid can be due to the body being incapable of removing it efficiently, genetics, even diet! Gout attacks and diet often go hand in hand. Food triggers include red meat, alcohol, seafood, and sugary drinks.