Vegetables
Many other types of vegetables are low in purines. Instead, vegetables can aid in weight control because they are low-calorie. Vegetables that are high in vitamin C include bell peppers, radishes, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower.
What vegetables are high in uric acid?
However, if you are diagnosed with high level of uric acid, vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, peas and cauliflower should be avoided a they may contribute to increase the uric acid levels. Tomatoes, broccoli, and cucumbers are some of the veggies that you need to start including in your meals.
What foods make your uric acid high?
High-Purine Foods Include:
- Alcoholic beverages (all types)
- Some fish, seafood and shellfish, including anchovies, sardines, herring, mussels, codfish, scallops, trout and haddock.
- Some meats, such as bacon, turkey, veal, venison and organ meats like liver.
