Dal is a safe and nutritious protein source for gout; plant purines do not raise urate levels.
Good
Provides low-purine protein and fiber without raising uric acid like animal proteins. Regularly included in heart-healthy DASH and Mediterranean diets recommended for gout.
Bad
If prepared with large amounts of added sugar, the fructose may modestly raise urate. Pairing dal with beer or sugary drinks could have a combined negative effect.
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