Want to get your gout under control through diet? Well, you have come to the right place because I am about to walk you through the best diet to prevent gout and keep its symptoms under contorl.

Gout is a huge pain, infact is is one of the most painful arthritis types there are. You know you are getting a gout attack when you get a sudden and severe amount of swelling, pain, redness and inflammation in one or more of your joints. These attacks are caused by small depositis of tiny crystals of uric acid that gets trapped in your joints and connective tissue.

So where does this uric acid come from? It is actually created by your body when it breaks down purines. Where do these purines come from? They can be found in many different foods and beverages. For example, anchovies, peas, liver, beer, wine and dried beans are sources of purines.

That is why the best diet to prevent gout is one that is low in purines and uric acid. The best gout diet would be high in fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, veggies and fruits.

You need to be on a low protein and low fat diet. Most of your calories should come from natrual carbohydrates (not refined flours).

At a loss for food ideas? Why not snack of some fresh berries or bananas? Make yourself a green smoothie with some greens, bananas and frozen fruit. It is a great way to get your greens in for the day and it tastes nice a sweet because the fruit masks the taste of the greens.

Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates in your gout diet. These include cereals, rice, bread, millet and more.

Drink plenty of water. You want to flush the uric acid out of your body and water is a great purifier.

Tofu would be a better alternative than meat for you as it wont be nearly as acidic.

The best diet to prevent gout would ideally be free from alcohol. If you must use it, please do so sparingly.

Try to maintain a healthy weight and avoid yo-yo dieting. You don't have to eat expensively to eat a healthy gout diet. Just avoid acidic foods that are high in purines and you will be amazed at how well you feel.