Read this in Hindi. Gout which is a painful rheumatic disease is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. While an imbalance in the excretion by the kidneys can cause gout certain foods high in purines can trigger a gout attack. If you have been diagnosed with gout follow these diet tips recommended by nutritionist Khushboo Sahijwani. Completely avoid alcoholic beverages You need to avoid alcohol entirely when you suffer from gout. The alcohol causes your kidneys to excrete alcohol instead of uric acid increasing the amount of uric acid in the blood leading to a gout