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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.
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.