{"id":41049,"date":"2022-02-10T22:11:52","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T22:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=41049"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"low-histamine-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Histamine Diet: What To Eat, What To Avoid, And Tips For Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#How_Do_I_Know_If_I_Have_Histamine_Intolerance\" >How Do I Know If I Have Histamine Intolerance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#What_Causes_Histamine_Intolerance\" >What Causes Histamine Intolerance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#An_Overactive_Immune_System\" >An Overactive Immune System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Certain_Medications\" >Certain Medications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#An_Imbalance_Of_Gut_Bacteria\" >An Imbalance Of Gut Bacteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Eating_High-histamine_Foods_Or_Foods_Containing_Histamine_Liberators\" >Eating High-histamine Foods Or Foods Containing Histamine Liberators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#What_Does_The_Low_Histamine_Diet_Involve\" >What Does The Low Histamine Diet Involve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Foods_To_Avoid\" >Foods To Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Alcoholic_Beverages\" >Alcoholic Beverages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Fermented_Foods\" >Fermented Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Cured_Or_Processed_Meat\" >Cured Or Processed Meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Certain_Fruits_And_Vegetables\" >Certain Fruits And Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Fermented_Soy_Products_Like_Tofu_Or_Natto\" >Fermented Soy Products Like Tofu Or Natto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Soured_Foods\" >Soured Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Beans_That_Have_Not_Been_Properly_PreparedSoaked\" >Beans That Have Not Been Properly Prepared\/Soaked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#BrewersBakers_Yeast\" >Brewer&#8217;s\/Baker&#8217;s Yeast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Artificial_Color\" >Artificial Color<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Foods_To_Eat_6\" >Foods To Eat (6)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Fresh_Meats\" >Fresh Meats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Some_Fruits_And_Vegetables\" >Some Fruits And Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Some_Grains\" >Some Grains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Most_Nut_And_Seed_Oils\" >Most Nut And Seed Oils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Most_Nuts_And_Seeds\" >Most Nuts And Seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Spices_And_Herbs\" >Spices And Herbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#CondimentsDressings\" >Condiments\/Dressings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Does_The_Low_Histamine_Diet_Work\" >Does The Low Histamine Diet Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#What_Are_The_Risks_Of_A_Low_Histamine_Diet\" >What Are The Risks Of A Low Histamine Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#What_Can_I_Do_If_I_Cant_Follow_The_Low_Histamine_Diet\" >What Can I Do If I Can&#8217;t Follow The Low Histamine Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/low-histamine-diet\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Histamine is an inflammatory molecule that triggers the common allergy symptoms &#8211; sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is produced by the body in response to allergens or an immune system malfunction. It can also be ingested through certain foods, including high-histamine foods and histamine liberators. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of the low histamine diet is to reduce the production of histamine in response to allergens, immune triggers, and certain foods. The low histamine diet can be beneficial for people who experience an allergy-like response to histamine in foods, otherwise known as histamine intolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Know_If_I_Have_Histamine_Intolerance\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Know If I Have Histamine Intolerance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is yet no test to diagnose histamine intolerance. Because It&#8217;s not a food allergy, food allergy testing may not be helpful. The best way to determine if a person has histamine intolerance is to follow a food elimination <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-carb-desserts\/\">diet<\/a> and reintroduce foods containing histamine slowly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially useful if you&#8217;ve experienced histamine intolerance symptoms such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flushing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching (especially of the eyes and throat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness\/lightheadedness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast heartbeat (tachycardia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms may occur a few hours or days after ingesting histamine-rich <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-foods-cause-acne\/\">foods<\/a>. These symptoms are often mistaken for a food allergy, but they can also occur without any obvious allergy triggers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Histamine_Intolerance\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Histamine Intolerance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many things can cause histamine intolerance, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overactive_Immune_System\"><\/span><strong>An Overactive Immune System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mast cells in the body release histamine as a defense mechanism against inflammation and infection. If mast cells are frequently activated (for example, because of an allergy), then they may begin releasing too much histamine and cause issues for the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certain_Medications\"><\/span><strong>Certain Medications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications can deplete the body of the enzyme that breaks down histamine or interfere with the way it is broken down, either of which may result in histamine intolerance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> The Renal Diet List Of Foods: How To Eat For Kidney Health<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"low histamine diet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Imbalance_Of_Gut_Bacteria\"><\/span><strong>An Imbalance Of Gut Bacteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of bacteria can produce histamine or encourage the body to release it in response to an immune trigger. A low-histamine diet is typically very healthy for gut flora because it limits processed foods and foods that feed harmful bacteria (like sugar) while encouraging fiber-rich fruits and vegetables (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30552302\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_High-histamine_Foods_Or_Foods_Containing_Histamine_Liberators\"><\/span><strong>Eating High-histamine Foods Or Foods Containing Histamine Liberators<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Histidine, which is an amino acid that forms histamine when <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seaweed-salad-benefits\/\">metabolized<\/a> by the body, can be found in high concentrations in certain types of fish. Other foods with very high concentrations include tuna, mackerel, herring, anchovies, and sardines (see histamine high foods) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a theory that some foods which are low in histamine themselves contain chemical compounds that are thought to promote the release of histamine from your cells. They are called\u00a0 histamine liberators. Scientists aren\u2019t sure how this works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_The_Low_Histamine_Diet_Involve\"><\/span><strong>What Does The Low Histamine Diet Involve?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The low histamine diet restricts high-histamine <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-red-cabbage\/\">foods<\/a> while encouraging low-histamine <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/\">foods<\/a>, including many of the same fruits and vegetables that are healthy for everyone (and generally encouraged on a whole foods diet).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may not be necessary to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pumpkin-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">diet<\/a> perfectly every day for the rest of your life, as there is still much to be learned about the effects of food intolerance on the body. However, many people find that following this diet for a few months can reduce or eliminate allergy symptoms and improve quality of life. It is best to work with a registered dietitian while on this or any other restrictive or elimination diet to ensure that you are still getting all the nutrients your body needs. You also need to be supervised by a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"low histamine diet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_To_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Foods To Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcoholic_Beverages\"><\/span><strong>Alcoholic Beverages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most alcoholic beverages contain histamine, but beer has such high concentrations that it has been used to create a histamine-intolerance diagnosis in scientific studies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780123738912000304\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fermented_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Fermented Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermentation produces high levels of histamine and possibly histamine liberators, which may trigger immune cells to pump out even more histamine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some types of fermented foods can be high-histamine, including sourdough bread, vinegar, champagne\/wine\/beer, aged cheeses (gouda and cheddar), kombucha tea (fermented black tea), fermented tofu, and soy sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cured_Or_Processed_Meat\"><\/span><strong>Cured <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Or Processed<\/strong> <\/span>Meat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meats that have been preserved by smoking or salting can also have high concentrations of histamine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These include pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, bacon, and smoked or canned fish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certain_Fruits_And_Vegetables\"><\/span><strong>Certain Fruits And Vegetables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes and tomato products (ketchup, tomato sauces), eggplant, spinach, and avocado are high in histamines. Others like citrus fruits (oranges\/grapefruit\/lemons), strawberries, bananas, pineapples, kiwis, plums, can cause symptoms in some individuals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fermented_Soy_Products_Like_Tofu_Or_Natto\"><\/span><strong>Fermented Soy Products Like Tofu Or Natto<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermentation of soy creates high concentrations of histamine and may worsen the effects in people who are sensitive to it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This includes tempeh (which is made using soaked\/drained fermented soybeans) and fermented tofu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soured_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Soured Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that have gone bad because of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/8-week-diet-plan-for-runners\/\">bacteria growth<\/a> (like when milk sours or bread goes moldy) can contain high concentrations of histamine and possibly histamine liberators (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These include sourdough bread, vinegar, overripe fruit, dried fruit (histamine low fruits ), and yeast dough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beans_That_Have_Not_Been_Properly_PreparedSoaked\"><\/span><strong>Beans That Have Not Been Properly Prepared\/Soaked<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A substance called lectin is found in unsoaked beans and legumes, and might trigger immune cells to pump out histamine (even though these foods are generally low histamine) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10092096\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The lectin is deactivated by soaking the beans or grains at least overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BrewersBakers_Yeast\"><\/span><strong>Brewer&#8217;s\/Baker&#8217;s Yeast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a form of yeast that is used in the production of beer and bread, and it may cause immune cells to pump out histamine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4012169\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also occurs naturally in some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan\/\">foods<\/a> containing gluten (like rye).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artificial_Color\"><\/span><strong>Artificial Color<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can trigger allergy symptoms even in people who are not histamine intolerant. They might also trigger immune cells to pump out histamine and slow down the body&#8217;s natural histamine breakdown <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-low-carb-diet\/\">process<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38936 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143-1024x576.png\" alt=\"low histamine diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_To_Eat_6\"><\/span><strong>Foods To Eat (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\">6<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fresh_Meats\"><\/span><strong>Fresh Meats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most fresh meat, chicken, seafood, and eggs are considered low histamine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Fruits_And_Vegetables\"><\/span><strong>Some Fruits And Vegetables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most fruits and vegetables can be low histamine, but some may still trigger reactions by promoting the release of histamine in the body. You may need to figure out which ones you react to through trial and error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Grains\"><\/span><strong>Some Grains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some grains are low histamine, including <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-diet-plan-for-beginners\/\">oats<\/a>, rice, white\/brown\/wild rice, buckwheat\/buckwheat pasta, corn meal, corn grits, quinoa, couscous.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Nut_And_Seed_Oils\"><\/span><strong>Most Nut And Seed Oils<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most oils are considered low histamine, including olive oil, peanut oil, sunflower seed oil , grape seed oil, safflower oil, sesame seed oil, coconut oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Nuts_And_Seeds\"><\/span><strong>Most Nuts And Seeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most nuts and seeds are considered low histamine as well. They include macadamia nuts, almonds\/almond butter\/almonds flour, walnuts, chestnuts, brazil nuts, hazelnuts\/filberts, cashews, pistachios (the green variety), pumpkin seeds , sunflower seeds, sesame seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spices_And_Herbs\"><\/span><strong>Spices And Herbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most spices and herbs are considered low histamine as well: Basil\/oregano\/tomato puree, cilantro, cinnamon, white pepper , ginger, marjoram , mint, nutmeg, parsley , rosemary, sage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CondimentsDressings\"><\/span><strong>Condiments\/Dressings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most condiments and dressings are considered low histamine: apricot preserves, blackberry jam, cranberry sauce, fig spread, grape jelly (100% grape), honey, hot pepper jelly\/jam\/preserves\/sauce. Just avoid tomato-based ones. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38943 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5324-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5324.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5324-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5324.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5324.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_The_Low_Histamine_Diet_Work\"><\/span><strong>Does The Low Histamine Diet Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who are histamine intolerant, there is some evidence that the low histamine diet can be effective at reducing symptoms, but it isn\u2019t the answer for everyone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10779289\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The goal of following this diet is to eat foods that are considered &#8220;low&#8221; or &#8220;very low&#8221; in histamine (or sometimes even zero).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that such a diet may help reduce symptoms such as atopic dermatitis (inflamed, itchy skin), flushing, hives, nasal congestion, wheezing\/asthma, and others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10779289\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). On the other hand, it is very restrictive and difficult to follow. You should only do so as recommended and monitored by your healthcare team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is typically short-term and intended to either diagnose a histamine intolerance and\/or to determine your individual reaction to specific foods. It isn\u2019t a long-term treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Risks_Of_A_Low_Histamine_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Risks Of A Low Histamine Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low histamine diet can be difficult to follow because it means saying goodbye to a lot of foods. All processed, packaged, canned, and prepared foods contain additives that are high in histamines. This means you are at higher risk for malnutrition and need to work with a registered dietitian to be sure you are meeting all your nutritional needs. Your physician should also monitor you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might also be expensive to follow this diet because you need to buy mostly fresh, whole foods. This might be especially true if you are following a low histamine vegan or vegetarian diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38914 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306-1024x576.png\" alt=\"low histamine diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_I_Do_If_I_Cant_Follow_The_Low_Histamine_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Can I Do If I Can&#8217;t Follow The Low Histamine Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been diagnosed with histamine intolerance, you should talk to your doctor about the best approach for you. Your doctor may recommend trying a low-histamine diet temporarily to rule out or isolate specific foods that you react to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low-histamine diet is similar to an elimination diet , which involves removing certain foods from your diet and then slowly reintroducing those foods back into your system. It works by identifying the specific inflammatory triggers in your body so you can avoid them in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor may also recommend antihistamines, certain supplements, or make changes to your medications to help your body break down histamine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that low histamine diets can be effective at reducing symptoms of histamine intolerance. It can be difficult to follow this restrictive elimination diet, but it gets easier once you\u2019ve determined which specific foods are triggers for you. If you suspect that you may be histamine intolerant, talk to your doctor about what approach is best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Low_Histamine_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Histamine is an inflammatory molecule that triggers the common allergy symptoms &#8211; sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose (6). It is produced by the body in response to allergens or an immune system malfunction. 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It is produced by the body in response to allergens or an immune system malfunction. It can also be ingested through certain foods, including high-histamine foods and histamine liberators. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The purpose of the low histamine diet is to reduce the production of histamine in response to allergens, immune triggers, and certain foods. The low histamine diet can be beneficial for people who experience an allergy-like response to histamine in foods, otherwise known as histamine intolerance.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>How Do I Know If I Have Histamine Intolerance?<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">There is yet no test to diagnose histamine intolerance. Because It's not a food allergy, food allergy testing may not be helpful. 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