
How Much Red Meat Is Advisable For Gout Diet?

you'd better avoid red meat as much as you can...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
although it's not absolutely necessary (with gout in regard) to completely avoid red meat there are more reasons for you to avoid using it more than once a week. Increased red meat consumption is associated with cardiovascular disease and cancer and it may increase your risk for gout attacks.
Using a portion (using your palm as a measure) of various types of meat (poultry, red meat, etc) is not forbidden even if you do it almost every day but you'd better leave some days without meat.
Everything depends on how severe is your problem with gout. If you get frequent attacks then limiting the exacerbating factors is recommended. Otherwise a less strict approach can be tried.
Remember to stay hydrated, avoid alcohol (this is one of the most important factors that may precipitate an attack), eat vegetables and avoid meat particularly the fatty parts and organs like the liver, spleen, etc. Seafood is not innocent either (shrimps, mackerel, etc have to be avoided).
So in conclusion, although not strictly forbidden you should avoid regular red meat consumption. If you can't do without it, let the frequency of the crises guide you. In theory you can eat a portion of meat almost every day.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!

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