Beans: Dr Mawaguia's verdict that may displease Cameroonians

Dr Mawaguia, a rheumatologist, advises limiting the intake of white, red, and black beans for those with gout or hyperuricemia due to their high purine content. She differentiates these from green beans, which can be eaten because of their low purine levels and their nutritional benefits such as fiber, plant proteins, and magnesium. She recommends soaking beans for twelve hours and rinsing them to reduce purines, except during crisis periods. She does not suggest a complete ban outside of critical times.