What to Do if the Diet Fails 145Salicylate-free
Salicylic acid (aspirin) and many related compounds can cause allergy
reactions, at times very severe. Urticaria and asthma, hyperactivity (in
children) and ulcerative colitis are conditions which all the medical fraternity
agrees can be caused by salicylate sensitivity.
You might like to try the salicylate-free regime. The foods to avoid
are as follows, though the list is not exhaustive:
Fruits
Apples, apricots, pears, oranges, grapefruit, lemon, other citrus fruits, other
berry fruits, strawberries, raspberries, pineapples, grapes (raisins), avocadoes,
figs, lychees, black and red currants, peaches, guavas, passion fruit, plums
(prunes), nectarines, melon, dates, cherries.
Vegetables
Broad and green beans (other pulses OK), watercress, cucumber and other
squashes, potatoes (in skins), beets, asparagus, radish, sweet corn, broccoli,
carrots, chicory, aubergines (eggplant), tomatoes, spinach, turnips.
Nuts
Almonds, brazils, peanuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pine kernels, pistachio
nuts, chestnuts and coconuts.
Spices and Herbs (beware!)
Aniseed, cayenne, tarragon, thyme, fenugreek, cinnamon, dill, mace,
oregano, paprika, curry, mustard, rosemary, sage, turmeric.
Miscellaneous
Tea, coffee, liquorice, peppermint, cola drinks and honey.
NB: All manufactured foods must be avoided, because of the high incidence
of salicylate-type additives.
Yeast-free
Many patients improve on a yeast and mold-free diet. Suspect this especially
if you are made ill by alcoholic beverages. For more detail on this, be sure
to read chapter 21.