Oatmeal
As far as cereals go, you usually can’t go wrong with oatmeal. I say usually, as oatmeal in this case could potentially trigger gout. Oatmeal is consistently one of the healthiest things in a diet, making this a surprise addition to the list.
The primary issue is that oatmeal can potentially worsen the symptoms of gout, which is undoubtedly an anomaly among healthy foods. It’s along the same lines as lentils and beans causing gout, so if it happens to be any of those food items, it’s best to avoid. Oatmeal, however, is one of the lesser evils as far as gout goes.
It’s unfortunate, but it does happen. Typically, you’ll want to avoid foods with a high to moderate amount of purine, and oatmeal is a part of that list. Oatmeal is usually so beneficial to the body that it’s so surprising to have someone tell you not to eat oatmeal as it can be bad for you.
