ALLERGY DIET FOR: APPENDIX II
Foods containing salicylates
Avoiding foods containing salicylates is unlikely to be of benefit in most cases. But if you show a pronounced reaction to aspirin, yet are still not well after avoiding aspirin, a low-salicylate diet maybe worth trying. For further information see p55 and p323.
The following foods are high in salicylates:
Most herbs, particularly mint, thyme, tarragon, rosemary, dill, sage, oregano, marjoram and basil. Also celery seed and sesame seed.
Most spices, particularly aniseed, cayenne, cinnamon, cumin, curry powder, fenugreek, mace, mustard, paprika and turmeric.
Most fruits, with the exception of bananas, peeled pears, pomegranates, mangoes and papaya. Most vegetables, with the exception of cabbage, brussels sprouts, beansprouts, celery, leeks, lettuce and peas. Cucumbers, gherkins, olives and endive are particularly rich in salicylates. Potato skins, but not potatoes themselves. Sweetcorn, sweet potatoes. Almonds, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts. Also, coconut and water chestnuts.
Coffee, tea, Coca-Cola and peppermint tea.
Fruit juices, most alcoholic drinks (but not gin or vodka), honey, liquorice, peppermints.
Marmite, stock cubes and other yeast-rich products.
Tomato sauce and Worcester sauce. Many processed foods and instant meals.
The following foods are low in salicylates:
Meat, fish and shellfish.
Milk, cheese and eggs.
Wheat, rye, oats, barley and rice.
Some fruits and vegetables, as listed
above.
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