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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.
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.