A pseudo gout may be caused by the accumulation of calcium oxylate crystals in joints. High oxylate foods include beans and lentils, particularly peanut and soy products (tofu, grits, soy milk etc), wheat germ, tea & coffee, dandelion root & greens, cranberry juice, cocoa & chocolate, beets, blueberries, carrots, grapes & wine, nuts, oranges, strawberries, sweet potato, spinach and cauliflower. Did you start eating any of the above, or eat larger quantities, prior to the onset of the (apparen… Source by thetruthaboutgout