04 Dec 2015 Blackmores Institute Eating cherries lowers risk of gout attacks 04 Dec 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Good news for Christmas. Eating cherries lowers the risk of gout flare-ups in those affected by the toe-crippling illness. A case-crossover study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, found people with gout who consumed cherries over a two-day period showed a 35 percent lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat the fruit. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.