4. Sardines
Small fish packed in water or oil and sold in cans, sardines are touted as a protein-rich food that boosts calcium intake and helps prevent osteoporosis.
Unfortunately for gout sufferers, sardines are packed with purines too (as are other popular fish including anchovies, herring, haddock, mackerel, and tuna), which can cue the buildup of crystals around the body’s joints and lead to painful inflammation and stiffness.
Sardines packed in oil also contain a risky amount of cholesterol and sodium per serving which fights any heart healthy habits you may have established.