Fruits
It is hard to go wrong with fruits. These often delicious foods are rich in several important vitamins and minerals. There is no reason not to enjoy fruits even if you have gout. All fruits are low in purine, which is good news for those with gout. If you have gout and are trying to keep your uric acid levels down, consider swapping most of your purine-rich foods for fruits.
While several fruits can help lower uric acid levels, cherries are especially good at doing this. Studies have found [6] that eating more cherries can relieve inflammation and reduce the risk of future gout attacks. You can consume cherries on their own or include them in a salad or smoothie. If you are feeling up to it, you make juice them and drink.
The Arthritis Foundation [7] recommends paying attention to the fructose levels of fruits if you have gout. Even though all fruits are low in purine, some contain high levels of fructose. High fructose consumption is associated with an increase in uric acid levels, so prioritize low-fructose fruits when shopping. This means more citrus fruits like grapes, oranges, pineapples, and so on.