Which food is recommended in gout management?

• A. Regular soft drinks
• B. Banana
• C. Low-fat yogurt
• D. Rye bread

Answer: (C)

Managing gout through diet centers on lowering uric acid levels by choosing foods that are low in purines and that may support urate balance. Low-fat yogurt fits this approach well. It is a dairy product with low purine content and evidence suggests that dairy, especially low-fat varieties, can help reduce uric acid levels and may lower the risk of gout flares. Plus, it provides high-quality protein and calcium without adding excessive fat.

Regular soft drinks are not ideal because they contain added sugars, including fructose, which can increase uric acid production and potentially trigger gout symptoms. A banana is a fine, generally low-purine option and nutritious, but it doesn’t have the specific urate-lowering effect associated with low-fat dairy. Rye bread is also low in purines and fine as part of a balanced diet, but it doesn’t offer the particular protective benefit linked to low-fat yogurt.