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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.
Diet also plays an important role for gout patients, as certain foods can trigger a flare. Uric acid is created when your body breaks down an organic substance known as purines. Foods that are especially rich with purines include organ meats, fish, seafood, whole grains, beer, certain vegetables, and sugars.