However, to prevent a gout flare-up, limit the intake of fish to one serving per day as it still contains purines. A gout-friendly diet should include two tablespoons of nuts and seeds every day. Good sources of low-purine nuts and seeds include walnuts, almonds, flaxseeds and cashew nuts.
Does eating nuts increase uric acid?
Other low-purine foods
dark berries. vegetables (according to the Mayo Clinic, vegetables high in purines — such as spinach and asparagus — do not increase the risk of gout or gout attacks) nuts (including peanut butter) low-fat/fat-free dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese)
What are the 10 foods that trigger gout?
Doctor's response
- Some fish, seafood and shellfish, including anchovies, sardines, mackerel, scallops, herring, mussels, codfish, trout, and haddock.
- Some meats such as bacon, turkey, veal, venison, liver, beef kidney, brain, and sweetbreads.
- Alcoholic beverages.
