Diet
Foods high in Histamine
Below is a list of foods commonly considered high in histamine or known to trigger histamine release. This list is not exhaustive, as research in this area is still developing. If you notice symptoms after eating a particular food, it’s best to avoid it—even if it’s not listed here.
High Histamine Foods
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- Anything fermented
- Cured meats
- Shellfish, Fish – (Unless freshly caught, gutted & immediately frozen)
- Canned foods
- No raw eggs – (Some cooked eggs especially the yolks are tolerated)
- Any fermented dairy products – (the longer the fermentation process, the higher the histamine level)
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Mushrooms
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Kelp, Seaweed
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Bone broth/Bouillon
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Cumin
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Curry
- Chocolate
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Eggplant
- Spinach
- Dried Fruit
- Citrus Fruits
- Alcohol
- Fermented Soy
- Vinegar
- Yeast Products
- Nuts – Especially Peanuts, Cashews, Walnuts
High Biogenic Amine Foods
- Pineapple
- Banana
- Pears
- Grapefruit
- Raspberries
- Lentils
- Beans
- Soy products
- Kiwi
- Oranges
- Papaya
- Peanuts
- Wheatgerm
Histamine Liberators
- Chocolate
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Citrus
- Papaya
- Tomatoes
- Cinnamon
- Black pepper
- Nuts
- Alcohol
DAO Enzyme Blocking
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Tea – green & black
- Energy drinks
Low Histamine Diet Grocery list
Below is a list of foods generally considered “safe” for a low-histamine diet. Please note this list is not exhaustive. Since research on histamine content is still evolving, it’s important to eliminate any food that triggers a reaction, even if it’s listed here.
Low-Histamine Diet Grocery list
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