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The incidence of gout in more prevalent in people who are overweight. It is therefore strongly advised that your weight should be kept within the recommendations for your gender and height. Drinking lots of fluids (excepting alcohol) can flush out the troublesome crystals. However, following a low purine diet to avoid too much uric acid being produced is an important factor. Foods that are high in Purines and which therefore should be avoided include: Offal, Game, Beer, Sardines, Scallops, Herring, Mackerel, gravy, yeast, and meat extracts. Foods that have a moderate amount of purine in them, and therefore can be eaten in moderation, include: Fish (including shellfish and eels, but excluding those listed above), meat, poultry, asparagus, bran, cauliflower, cereals, eggs, meat, mushrooms, oatmeal, poultry, wheat germ and wholegrain breads. Low purine foods, of which there is no restriction, include: Vegetables, Soups (without meat extract), low fat cheese, nuts, tea, coffee, fruit juice, sugar, and soft drinks.