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High-purine vegetables. Studies have shown that vegetables high in purines do not increase the risk of gout or recurring gout attacks. A healthy diet based on lots of fruits and vegetables can include high-purine vegetables, such as asparagus, spinach, peas, cauliflower or mushrooms.
If you know you have gout, you should try to stay away from these gout triggers. 1  Foods -- Foods that are high in a substance called purines can raise the uric acid level in your blood.  Alcohol -- Beer and liquor can raise the uric acid level in the blood and many bring on a gout flare.