Overview Of Foods That Trigger Gout Flares

Spinach

Spinach contains fifty-seven milligrams of purines in a serving of one hundred grams. This is a moderate amount of purines. Some experts suggest that gout patients may want to limit consumption of this food. However, recent research indicates that spinach does not always increase the risk of a gout flare. Meat is much higher in purines than spinach. Thus, patients should be able to incorporate spinach into their diet safely.

They should, of course, watch their portions. Patients can use spinach to replace some of the meat in their meals. For example, instead of having a large serving of meat for dinner, patients could replace some of the meat with a salad. They may want to experiment with using spinach in soups and other recipes as well. Patients can consult with a nutritionist about the most effective ways to incorporate spinach into a purine-restricted diet.