Interested in gout

The "gout diet" appears to be a trial and error type of diet. What works for one does not necessarily work for another. As a diabetic I was trying to avoid a lot of the things we can eat as gout sufferers (potatoes, pasta, etc.) However when I have them now I only eat a very small portion so it does not bother my blood sugars. Or I mix it in with a ton of veggies. I've been able to cut back on my insulin because of eating a lot less (wonder why I never thought of that before...j/k). I have cut back on my coffee/caffeine consumption also. Fruits, veggies, cheese, non fat greek yogurt, tart cherries, and so far don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Guess this is what they call "clean eating". For once food is being my helper and not the enemy.

Would still like to hear more about what everyone is eating as it helps even tho' it is a "your mileage may vary" kind of situation. Never hurts to learn more. Toast was mentioned and I didn't get the correlation with that and gout. Can that be cleared up for me?

Thanks,

Kandy

In a message dated 6/11/2008 12:38:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bocondo@... writes:

have been able to stay off red meat, turkey, mushrooms and ham for
years, ever since diagnosed with gout...other high purine foods were
not really part of my diet anyways...beer and wine and toast/soda
crackers are another story...just do white meat chicken, eggs
infrequently, lots of cheese and occasional white fillet of
fish..veggies, rice, pasta dishes, baked potatoes, sweet potatoes,