Can women with high uric acid levels eat black beans?
My friend's mother has high uric acid levels, but she has recently been craving black beans. I'm wondering whether this might affect her health. May I ask if she can eat them?
Doctor's answer (1)
In general, women with high uric acid levels can consume black beans in moderation.
Black beans are a highly nutritious food, rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which are beneficial for maintaining health. For most women with elevated uric acid levels, consuming black beans is safe. It not only provides various essential nutrients to the body but also helps in controlling uric acid levels. However, excessive consumption at one time should be avoided, as it may burden the gastrointestinal system, reduce digestive function, and lead to discomfort such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Women with high uric acid levels should follow a low-purine diet in their daily meals, avoiding high-purine foods such as seafood and animal offal, and moderately reducing the intake of foods with moderate purine content. At the same time, they can consume more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, along with low-purine foods such as lean meat, eggs, and milk, to ensure comprehensive and balanced nutrient intake.
It is recommended to maintain a balanced intake of various foods in daily diet and avoid excessive consumption of any single food item in order to preserve overall health.
