Drink plenty of water.
To prevent a gout attack, avoid these foods:
Alcohol Organ meats (liver, kidneys, brains)
Game meats (venison, pheasant, partridge)
Scallops, sardines, mackerel, anchovies, herring, smelts, mussels, fish roe and caviar
Meat extracts and gravies
Limiting these foods might also help:
Turkey and veal
Other meat and poultry
Fish Fried foods
Bacon
Asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, corn, lentils, peas
Cranberries, prunes, plums
Whole grain breads, cereals, oatmeal, wheat germ