I am a vegan who has a salicylate intolerance. Unfortunately, there are not many recipes that are both vegan and low in, or free of, salicylates, so I decided to start my own. I hope that non-vegans like some of the recipes as well. It would be awesome if others post some vegan recipes that are friendly to those with salicylate intolerance. I understand that not everyone is going to like the recipes posted so if you modify it and it tastes yum please let us know, as that is what I have done. I will try to put some some photos up soon but for now here are some recipes that you might find useful. Enjoy and please share.

Immunologist, GP and Accredited Practicing Dietitian

Please ensure that you are appropriately diagnosed by an Immunologist and have support from an Accredited Practicing Dietitian as this blog provides recipes not nutritional advice.  When I first did the Elimination Diet I was 17 years old and at University, I had a severely underweight dietitian and found this very unhelpful but I was limited by my access to specialist clinicians and she worked in the clinic of my Immunologist.  I weighed 41 kilograms at the end of the elimination phase (losing 15 kilograms) and the dietitian did not seem concerned (as competitive athlete and undergraduate health student, I did).  So please, do not settle for just anyone, especially if you have other beliefs (health, religion, ethics) about your consumption! Allergy

RPAH Allergy Unit

I try to follow the RPAH Allergy Unit Food Intolerance guidelines with my food inclusions and exclusions.  This is there website:  http://www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/rpa/allergy/default.html
I find the Friendly Food book useful but not particularly friendly to vegans and repeating the same meals can be frustrating for the palate.

Despite any research evidence (systematic reviews) to support their use in the treatment of food intolerance, I did try Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Acupuncture, Chi Nei Tsang, Detox retreats, Kinesiology, various massages, psychotherapy, yoga and colonic hydrotherapy.  From this I did find some modalities useful in managing the stress that accompanied my food intolerance but generally found that massage oils and Naturopathic medications and detox's very counterproductive.  I am sure that people have had varying experienced with these services though and I believe that if it helps you then there is no harm in it but consult your Immunologist and AP Dietitian before participating so that they are informed and can learn from your experiences if it helps and help if it does not go to your plan.

I use SLS products in my shower and sorbent hypoallergenic toilet paper and Simple or QV toiletries in addition to specific eating programme.  All of my house is cleaned with bicarbonate soda and vinegar.  It is important to emphasise that my family do not like the food I make as it is a) vegan (and generally gluten free as well), and b) low in salt and a lot of the time flavour.  I do have some days when I feel like I cannot get enough salt but I do try to limit my intake in addition to the use of oil.

Other useful websites (although not vegan-specific and I cannot guarantee quality or accuracy)

http://salicylatesensitivity.com/about/food-guide/

http://fedup.com.au/

http://www.salicylatesensitivity.com/downloads/the_salicylate_sensitivity_cookbook.pdf