Low Fat Dairy
Fat is indeed good for you, but you need to focus on the right kind. Fatty meats and high fat dairy, like whole milk, heavy cream, and butter, are all noted to increase weight and trigger gout attacks. Furthermore, research has found that gout attacks can be triggered by high fat dairy, because it causes uric acid excretion.
That means you need to swap out your high fat dairy and whole milk yogurt for other alternatives. Low fat dairy and nonfat dairy is ideal. A 2011 study from the National Institutes of Health found that patients with gout who substituted high fat dairy with low fat reduced their chances of gout attacks. The researchers believed that low fat dairy has urate-lowering properties, like G600 milk fat extra and glyco-macropeptide, that are responsible for reducing inflammation caused by monosodium uric acid crystals in your joints.
A word of caution, though. Low fat dairy options tend to be “diet” foods and may contain unhealthy artificial sweeteners and other chemicals that are detrimental to your health. When in doubt, opt for yogurts low in sugar (or no sugar added) that use natural ingredients only. Skyr, kefir, and Greek yogurt are excellent options.
You should also consider trying milk-alternatives, such as coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, and almond milk. There are many substitutes available now that make switching from dairy easier than ever.
