15 Foods to Eat When You Have Gout
Low-Fat Dairy
If you're already having trouble with joint pain and arthritis, skimping on the calcium isn't doing yourself any favors. This is a tricky balancing act, though, because the high-fat content that tends to be in dairy products is bad for gout. Instead of missing out on your calcium or trying to get it all through alternative sources, choose low-fat dairy options instead.
Since you're missing out on a lot of the protein derived from meat, skim milk and low-fat Greek yogurt can be great protein sources. Additionally, low-fat dairy may actually provide some protection from gout. At least one serving of dairy a day showed lower uric acid blood levels in the patients of some studies—and other studies suggest that dairy may help move uric acid out of the body more effectively.
