Purine-free Diet

GKA

from Dr GK Abbott's Prescriptions...

Avoid

  • meat of any sort
  • condiments
  • alcohol
  • concentrated sweets
  • rich pastries
  • fried food
  • legumes
  • spinach
  • mushrooms
  • asparagus
  • caffeine in tea and coffee increase purines so should be halted

In severe cases:

no grains, breads, cereals, nuts, and eggs

Diet consists of

  • Fruit and vegetables (especially leafy greens)
  • moderate milk
  • small amounts of cereals
  • fruit juices used freely between meals