File name: Low Purine Foods List Pdf
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Purines are substances that are found in some foods. Your body turns purines into uric acid. High levels of uric acid can cause gout, which is a form of arthritis that causes pain and . Avoid foods on the ‘high purine’ list. Eat foods on the ‘moderate purine’ list occasionally. Eat foods on the low purine list daily. • Eat only moderate amounts of protein (no more than ounces . Choose a balanced intake of food. Ensure that you eat no more than 2 servings of protein per day. Choose low fat dairy or vegetable sources of protein such as nuts, soya, eggs or low fat . Low purine foods †Dairy - milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter †Eggs †Bread and cereals - (except wholegrain) †Pasta and noodles †Fruit and vegetables (see moderate purine list) How much protein do you need? Generally you need about 1g of protein per kg of body weight (70kg man only requires 70g of protein daily), unless you on a protein. This page provides a PDF document that lists the purine content of various foods in mg/ g. The foods are categorized into high, moderate, and low purine groups based on their purine levels. Alternative sources of protein should be included in a low-purine diet. To avoid purine ask about ingredients at restaurants and others’ homes, and read food labels. The list of foods with varying purine levels on the back page is not complete, but is meant to serve as an example of the levels of purine you can expect to find in certain.