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People suffering from gout should avoid foods that have a lot of purines, such as organ and game meats, gravy, other meats in large amounts, and beer. These foods elevate levels of uric acid in the body and lead to gout, according to WebMD.
Avoiding eating the foods below can help reduce the risk of a gout attack: 1  offal â liver and kidneys, heart and sweetbreads. 2  game â rabbit, pheasant and venison. 3  oily fish â anchovies, herring, mackerel, sardines, sprats, whitebait and trout. 4  seafood â mussels, crab, shrimp and other shellfish, fish roe and caviar.