Foods Doctors Won’t Eat and Why

Gout:

Foods high in 2purines can precipitate a gout attack.

• These foods include red meat, organ meats such as liver, seafood/shellfish, whiskey and beer. Anyone with a prior gout attack or a history of hyperuricemia (the underlying condition for gout) should consider limiting these foods.

Metabolic Syndrome (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia):

• Foods with a high glycemic index (high fructose corn syrup, white bread, white rice, some breakfast cereals, etc.) are associated with increased risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes mellitus.

• High sodium foods such as canned soup, pickles, fast food and some prepackaged meals can aggravate hypertension. Alcohol has also been shown to elevate blood pressure.

• Saturated and trans (partially hydrogenated) fats can aggravate dyslipidemia or high cholesterol. These include fried foods, pastries, meats, processed foods, eggs, etc.

Foot Odor:

• Sulfites found in some foods can break down to trimethylamine, potentially causing foot odor. These foods include red meat, seafood, egg yolks, onions, asparagus, etc.
  

James R Hanna, DPM, FACFAS