Diet Rx

Diet for Uric Acid

Purines, which are present in many foods, are broken down into a waste product called uric acid. The disease known as hyperuricemia, which can result from too much uric acid, can produce symptoms like gout, kidney stones, or joint discomfort.

Eat freely 17 foods

Foods that help with this condition — build meals around these.

AGGREGATE FRUITS OR DRUPES

  • Berries

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • Brown Rice
  • Oats (Jaee)

CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-DRY

  • Flaxseeds (Alsi)

FRUITS

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Cherry

GRAINS

  • Whole wheat bread

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Cheese
  • Milk
  • Yogurt

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Almond (Badam)
  • Pumpkin seeds

OTHER VEGETABLES

  • Bell pepper (Capsicum)
  • Red bell pepper
  • Tomato
  • Leafy Vegetables

In moderation 9 foods

Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • White rice

GRAIN LEGUMES

  • Beans
  • Lentils (Dals)

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

  • Spinach (Palak)

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Pasta
  • White bread

MUSHROOMS

  • Mushroom

OTHER VEGETABLES

  • Peas

POULTRY

  • Chicken

Better avoided 10 foods

Foods that tend to make this condition worse.

ANIMAL MEAT

  • Fresh Beef
  • Fresh Pork
  • Lamb
  • Organ meat
  • Red meat

FRUITS

  • Fruit Juice

MARINE FISH

  • Anchovies

MARINE SHELLFISH

  • Shellfish

SUGARS

  • Soda
  • Alcohol

This is general dietary guidance for a condition, not a prescription or a personal diet plan. What is right for you depends on your health, medicines and reports — confirm changes with a doctor or dietitian.

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