“High-purine vegetables. Studies have shown that vegetables high in purines do not increase the risk of gout or recurring gout attacks. A healthy diet based on lots of fruits and vegetables can include high-purine vegetables, such as asparagus, spinach, peas, cauliflower or mushrooms. read more
High purine content: Bacon, turkey, veal, venison Medium purine content: Beef, chicken, duck, ham, pork Vegetables: Studies do not show an association between high-purine vegetables and gout to the same degree as with animal-based purines, suggesting other factors than purine content also play a role. read more
Purines content: 144 milligrams per 100 grams of serving, with 284 calories. 4. Sardines. Sardines are one of the foods high in purines which you need to avoid when you are having a gout attack. read more