High levels of meat consumption and seafood can cause more flare-ups of gout. Foods such as beef, pork, lamb, sardines,
bacon, liver, salmon, and turkey should be eaten in smaller quantities. (That;s why many have gout flares around Thanksgiving! Lots of turkey and ham!) People who have gout attacks should definitely avoid alcohol, especially beer.
A recent study discussed the effects vitamin C may have on reducing gout attacks. Here's a little link:
http://health.usnews.