Safe & Savory: Navigating Filipino Restaurants on a Low-Purine Diet

Dining out Filipino-style brings vibrant flavors like adobo and sinigang to life—but for those managing gout or kidney health, hidden purines can turn a feast into a flare-up. With rich broths, savory organ meats, and seafood staples, following a low-purine diet feels daunting. Don’t cancel your plans yet! With smart strategies and the mm food app, you can savor Filipino cuisine safely.

Why Low-Purine Matters

Purines break down into uric acid in your body. High levels can trigger painful gout attacks or strain kidneys. A low-purine diet limits foods like red meat, shellfish, and legumes—ingredients common in Filipino cooking. By prioritizing alternatives, you protect your health without sacrifice.

High-Purine Traps in Filipino Menus

Steer clear of these classics, often packed with purines:

• Sinigang na Baboy/Bangus: Pork or milkfish sour soup (bones and skin add purines).
• Sisig: Sizzling chopped pork face, liver, and ears.
• Bicol Express: Pork simmered in coconut milk and shrimp paste.
• Chicharon Bulaklak: Deep-fried pork intestine cracklings.
• Kare-Kare: Oxtail and tripe in peanut sauce.

Low-Purine Wins to Enjoy

Next time, try these flavorful, safer picks:

• Grilled Chicken Inasal (skip skin)
• Ginataang Gulay: Vegetables in light coconut milk
• Pancit Bihon: Rice noodles with veggies and lean chicken
• Pinakbet: Mixed vegetable stew (request no shrimp paste)
• Fresh Fruit Platters: Mango, pineapple, or banana

How mm food App Takes the Guesswork Out

Our AI-powered app transforms dining stress into confidence:

Step-by-Step Guide at Restaurants:

1. Set Your Profile: Activate 'Low-Purine' in dietary restrictions.
2. Scan & Translate: Point your camera at the menu—instantly translate dishes to English or your language.
3. Get Instant Flags: The app highlights unsafe items (e.g., sisig ❌) and recommends safer picks (e.g., inasal ✅).
4. Deep-Dive Details: Tap any dish to see analysis: 'High purine: Contains pork liver and shrimp paste.'
5. Request Mods: Use in-app suggestions to ask servers: 'Can this sinigang be made with chicken instead?'

Empower Your Next Fiesta

Filipino food celebrates community and flavor—now you can join the table worry-free. With mm food, every scan turns confusion into clarity. Download the app, explore menus boldly, and reclaim joy in dining out!

Note: Individual tolerance varies. The app offers guidance—always consult your doctor for personalized plans.