Low-Purine Diet Food Selection Guide

Foods Allowed for a Healthy Low-Purine Diet

Protein-rich Foods

For Vegetarians

• 1-2 servings daily
• Beans and grains to maximum of 1/2 cup daily

For  Non-Vegetarians

• Fish with fins and scales without internal organs

Carbohydrate-rich Foods

• All rice, bread and cereals

Vegetables

• All

Fruits

• All, preferably fresh and raw, possibly with skin and membrane

Fat-rich Foods

• In moderation

Beverages

• Fruit juices 

• Nonfat or skim milk

• Fruit shakes in low-fat diet

• Soymilk

Note: When computation does not exceed requirement, milk may be added in fruit juices or shakes. Ask your dietitian for advice.

(For Particular Amount of Purine in Foods See Purine in Foods)

Foods NOT Allowed

Protein-rich Foods

• Internal organs like heart, kidney, liver, brain

• Fatty meats like pork, ham, bacon 

• Anchovy (dilis), herring, mackerel, sardines, scallop

Carbohydrate-rich Foods

• None

Vegetables and Fruits

• None

Fat-rich Foods

• In excess

Beverages

• Coffee, tea 

• Alcoholic Beverages like beer, liquor, wine, fermented coconut water (lambanog)

Note: For more Tips on Healthy Low-Purine Diet See Low-Purine Diet

Reference: Healing Wonders of Diet Effective Guide to Diet Therapy p.129 © 2003 Philippine Publishing House ISBN 971-581-013-6