Yes protein based food will increase the uric acid levels which is why you were asked to avoid protein. The following lifestyle changes will be of help: - Try to lose weight slowly and achieve a healthy weight as per your BMI - Eat fresh fruit, vegetables, whole wheat products and some pulses (high in purine) every day. - Have low-fat milk and dairy products daily. - Keep an eye on the purine content of food. Avoid offal, shellfish and crustaceans and tinned fish such as sardines in oil. - Avoid meat, poultry during this time - Stop alcohol as it affects the elimination of uric acid. - Eat low-fat food. - Drink at least three litres of low-calorie fluids a day. Recommended fluids are water, tea and fruit juice.