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The prevention of gout attacks lies in diet. There are a number of foods that can trigger a gout attack. Recent studies have found that many of the vegetables we believe cause gout attacks in fact can decrease the risk. These foods include beans, peas, and leafy greens. Here are 10 common trigger foods for gout.
High-Purine Foods and Alcohol. If gout is the problem, cut back on foods high in purines since they cause an increase in uric acid. High-purine foods include anchovies, asparagus, organ meats, herring, mackerel, sardines, scallops and dried beans and peas. Alcohol can also increase uric acid, according to the National Institutes of Health.