Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

The ketogenic diet — or keto diet for short — is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that’s meant to put your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. There’s some evidence that it may also help ...

A gout diet involves consuming foods that are low in purines, chemicals that break down to form uric acid, which is associated with gout attacks. Low-fat dairy, coffee, and citrus fruit are among the ...

For many people, managing gout is more than just a physical struggle – it's a daily dietary puzzle. And the concept of a gout diet is key to helping ward off joint pain and swelling that often ...

Every time Lukas publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...

October 2, 2012 — New gout guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology are meant to improve gout management by providing clinicians with clear, readily implemented guidance on urate-lowering ...

A Mediterranean-inspired plant-based diet improved self-reported measures of gout as well as uric acid levels, a pilot study has found. Some foods are considered to be proinflammatory and generally ...

Doctors often advise people with gout to avoid foods high in purines. Purines are naturally occurring compounds the body metabolizes into uric acid. High levels of uric acid can worsen joint swelling, ...

Although many people suffering from painful gout flare-ups point to diet as the culprit, new research suggests DNA plays a much bigger role. The findings challenge the long-held belief that diet is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Black adults showed a higher prevalence for gout than white adults during a 10-year period, even after adjusting ...