Salicylate sensitivity

Symptoms of salicylate sensitivity, which are often misdiagnosed, can include...

• Hyperactivity, Memory loss, Poor concentration, Respiratory issues (nasal polyps, sinusitis, rhino conjunctivitis), Asthma, Headaches, Skin problems, Stomach pain, Night or day wetting, Irritability, Sensitivity, Sleep issues, Mast cell activation syndrome (of unknown cause) and more!

A few foods highest in salicylates include (but there are more)…

• Cucumbers, pickles, radishes, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, sweet potatoes, radishes, seaweed

• Dried fruits, avocados, apples, berries, rockmelon, cherries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, citrus, olives, pineapple, plums

• Any processed/preserved meat products like bacon, ham, sausage, deli meats

• Olive and coconut oils

• Most nuts and seeds, especially almonds, chia seeds, water chestnuts, peanuts (a legume)

• Corn flour, polenta, maize

• Curry, ginger, chilli, dill, allspice, cinnamon, clove, mustard, cumin, oregano, tarragon, turmeric, paprika/capsicum, thyme, rosemary, garam masala, sage, thyme, mint, wintergreen, black pepper, bay leaves, basil

• Tea, coffee, wine, cordials, cider, cola, beer

• Honey, corn syrup

• Tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, wine vinegar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar