Which vegetables contribute to gout flare-ups?

Vegetables are not a common trigger for gout flares. However, “trigger foods” can vary from person to person.

 

Rarely, spinach, asparagus and cauliflower may set off gout flares. That’s why some experts recommend limiting intake of these vegetables for people with gout.

The foods and drinks most likely to cause a gout flare include:

• alcohol

• red meat, game meats or organ meats (such as sweetbreads or liver)

• foods or drinks with high fructose corn syrup (as in many carbonated beverages and candy)

• turkey

• seafood, such as shellfish, shrimp, or scallops