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.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/03/09/more-vitamin-c-may-mean-less-chance-of-gout.