Limiting foods that increase uric acid in the body can help prevent acute gout attacks. This group mainly includes protein-rich foods such as red meat, seafood and poultry. Meanwhile, some common components of smoothies, such as milk, still help supplement protein for the body and can also contribute to reducing gout symptoms.
Low-fat dairy products
Low-fat dairy products such as skim milk and non-fat yogurt are suitable choices for making smoothies for people with high uric acid and gout. These drinks are rich in protein and can help reduce the risk of acute gout attacks.
Each cup of defatted milk provides about 8 grams of protein and 83 calories, while unsweetened yogurt contains about 10 grams of protein per cup. We can try combining a cup of Greek yogurt with a cup of defatted milk in smoothies or shake drinks to supplement about 31 grams of protein and 217 calories.
Protein powder
If you regularly supplement protein powder after exercise, whey isolate (pure whey protein) extracted from milk is a suitable choice. This type of protein contains glycomacropeptide - a component of milk that is said to reduce the risk of gout.
Meanwhile, plant-based protein powders such as soybeans, peas, or licorice do not make gout worse, but do not provide the same protective effect as dairy products.
