This is my current safe ingredient list. This list is always evolving with items that I have tested and does not necessarily align with other salicylate-focused diet sites.
MEATS
Chicken organic breast (no pumping, juices or additives)
Beef (leaner cuts of meat like NY strip or sirloins, beef stew)
Ground Beef – 90% Lean
Fish (Cod, Trout etc, Salmon seems to be problematic for me, may be fatty content)
Eggs – Organic, free range with humane seal
Tuna – canned in water
Note regarding chicken products: I’m suspicious of some chicken producers, as they use salicylates as chicken feed to reduce inflammation in flocks.
IMPORTANT: No processed meats, deli or lunch meats, fast / restaurant foods, commercial products of any kind)
DAIRY
Whole Milk – (Not organic, which is ultra-pasteurized)
Butter Unsalted – (simple ingredients)
Yogurt Plain – whole organic (homemade is safer)
Cheeses (whole fat simple ingredient cheeses like real Italian parmesan, or English / Irish cheddars)
Cottage cheeses – whole milk and full fat
Ice Cream – Homemade only with homemade caramel
Note: No processed dairy, (check ingredients, large commercial companies use additives)
GRAINS
Flour Wheat Unbleached (preferably organic)
Sushi rice is suppose to be OK, (not sure yet)
FRUITS
Pears – Peeled Bartlett
Bananas (low-salicylates, moderate amount)
VEGTABLES
White, Russet or New Potatoes Peeled
Carrots peeled organic- small amount roasted seems fine (Medium Salicylates content)
Shallots
Brussels Sprouts (moderate amount)
BEANS
Chickpeas / Garbanzo – moderate amounts
Other varieties I haven’t tried yet
