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Foods that are safe to eat (low in purines): 1  Green vegetables and tomatoes. 2  Fruits. 3  Breads and cereals that are not whole-grain. 4  Butter, buttermilk, cheese, and eggs. 5  Chocolate and cocoa. 6  Coffee, tea, and carbonated beverages.
The most abundant source of purines are the full range of meats: beef, pork, poultry, fish and other seafood. Organ meats are especially high in purines and should be avoided completely on a gout diet. Meat does not need to be avoided completely.