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Is Chocolate High in Salicylates?

Is Chocolate High in Salicylates?

Like many people around the world, I am a huge lover of chocolate - dark and bitter, white and creamy, swirled in a drink or sprinkled on dessert, I love it all. Needless to say, I was relieved to find out that chocolate is listed as negligible in the RPAH elimination...

Is Banana High in Salicylates?

Is Banana High in Salicylates?

Enjoyed in a cake, smoothie, pie, or simply just as they are, the sweet taste of bananas along with their stellar nutritional profile is what makes them one of the most popular fruits in the world. As far as the salicylate-sensitive are concerned, when it comes to...

Are Nuts High in Salicylates?

Are Nuts High in Salicylates?

It's no secret that nuts are one of the most nutrient-dense foods we can consume. Rich in protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, nuts can be consumed in their raw form, roasted, incorporated into salads, ground into flour, or turned into nut butter. Despite...

Low Salicylate White Chocolate Cheesecake

Low Salicylate White Chocolate Cheesecake

It's become tradition in our household to serve cheesecake on Christmas day. I vividly remember the first time I served this gem of a cake. It was Evs first Christmas and he gobbled it down with such delight, I simply had to put it on the menu the following Christmas....

Are Potatoes High in Salicylates?

Are Potatoes High in Salicylates?

The humble potato, a starchy staple in many cultures, filled with vitamins, minerals and fiber. What’s good for the masses however can be detrimental to some, in this case, the salicylate sensitive. The good news is, white flesh potatoes are deemed low in salicylates....

Is Cheese High in Salicylates?

Is Cheese High in Salicylates?

Say I was cast to a desert island for all eternity and could only choose three foods to take along with me, they would have to be crusty bread, salted caramel chocolate and….cheese. Having been diagnosed by a dietitian as having a salicylate sensitivity I was eager to...

Alcohol and Salicylate Sensitivity: Do they Mix?

Alcohol and Salicylate Sensitivity: Do they Mix?

Back in my university days when I was partial to a tipple or two, I remember waking up after each night out on the town, always with terrible congestion, severe migraine and unbearably itchy skin. Attributing a less-than-stellar lifestyle to my health woes, it wasn’t...

Low Salicylate Golden Pear Cake

Low Salicylate Golden Pear Cake

Since pears are one of the few fruits listed as low salicylate, I try to incorporate them into as many dishes as possible, one of those being cake. A wonderfully simple recipe to make, this pear delight takes no time to whip up in the morning so as to have something...